Rath Yatras

Name: Rath Yatras
Start: 2026-07-16
End: 2026-07-25
Location: Madhya Pradesh

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is organizing a series of Rath Yatras across 66 locations in Madhya Pradesh, India. Scheduled from July 16 to July 25, 2026, these religious processions involve pulling large chariots carrying the deities Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. The festival aims to promote devotion through public chanting and traditional chariot parades throughout the state.

Date: Jul 16-25, 2026
Location: Madhya Pradesh

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Rath Yatras

Date: Jul 16-25, 2026
Location: Madhya Pradesh

Hinduism Chariot Festival Iskcon

Event summary

Highlights

Simultaneous celebrations across 66 locations in Madhya Pradesh
Ten-day festival window from July 16 to July 25, 2026
Processions featuring the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra

The Rath Yatras in Madhya Pradesh are a decentralized series of religious festivals coordinated by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). From July 16 to July 25, 2026, the organization will hold processions in 66 different towns and cities across the state. These events are modeled after the historic Rath Yatra of Puri, featuring the ceremonial movement of three grand wooden chariots dedicated to Lord Jagannath and his siblings.

While the primary Rath Yatra in Puri is governed by a centuries-old ritual calendar, the ISKCON-led celebrations in Madhya Pradesh utilize a ten-day window that includes dates outside the traditional nine-day period prescribed by the Shree Jagannath Temple managing committee. This scheduling allows for broader public participation and logistical management across multiple venues. The events typically feature devotional music, chanting, and the gathering of thousands of devotees to pull the ropes of the sacred chariots.

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