Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023 Dates: The Jagannath Temple located in Puri, Orissa is one of the four holy shrines of India. A grand Rath Yatra is organized here every year in the month of Ashadh. Lord Jagannath is enshrined in the Jagannath temple, which is considered to be the form of Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Vishnu. Jagannath means Lord of the world. Rath Yatra starts every year from the second date of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadh. And on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha, this journey ends with the return of Jagannath ji. Every year a huge crowd of devotees is seen in this Rath Yatra. People from India and abroad come to participate in this yatra. People believe that participating in the Jagannath Rath Yatra removes all the miseries from life and brings happiness in life. In such a situation, let us know when the Jagannath Rath Yatra is starting this year and what is its importance…

When will Jagannath ji's Rath Yatra start?
This year, the second date of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month is starting at 11.25 am on June 19. This date will end on June 20 at 01.07 pm. In such a situation, Jagannath ji's Rath Yatra will be taken out on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, considering Udaya Tithi. After this, on the tenth day of Ashadh Shukla Paksha, all three will be brought back to their place.

Why is Jagannath Rath Yatra organized?
Every year in the month of Ashadh, on the second day of Shukla Paksha, Lord Jagannath (Lord Krishna) along with elder brother Balarama and younger sister Subhadra visits the house of his maternal aunt (Gundicha). On this day they are carried on three different chariots. After this, all three are taken to their aunt's house i.e. Gundicha temple through Rath Yatra.

Importance of Jagannath Rath Yatra
The world-famous Jagannath Rath Yatra has great importance. Jagannath Puri Dham is called the gate of salvation. Every year lakhs of devotees from India and abroad come to participate in this Rath Yatra. It is said that participating in this Rath Yatra brings happiness to a person's life.

It is believed that those who participate in this Rath Yatra and pull the chariot of Jagannath ji, get fruits equal to 100 yagyas. Those who participate in this journey get salvation. It is described in the Puranas that by taking a bath in Puri Tirtha in the month of Ashadh, one gets the virtuous fruit of visiting all the pilgrimages and the devotee attains Shivlok.
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