The Jagannath temple of Puri located in Odisha is one of the four holy shrines. According to Hinduism, the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath takes place every year on the second day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadh. The Jagannath Yatra is of a total of 10 days, the journey concludes with the return of Jagannath ji on the 11th day. Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Shri Hari Vishnu, is also seated in the Jagannath temple along with his elder brother Balram and sister Subhadra, who accompany him in the journey.
If you also want to join the journey of Jagannath temple of Odisha, then all the information related to this journey will be found in this article. When is Jagannath Yatra 2024 starting this year, who can join the Rath Yatra and how to reach the Jagannath temple in Puri.
Date of Jagannath Rath Yatra
This year Jagannath Rath Yatra will start from 7th July, which will continue till 16th July 2024. During this period of 10 days, Lord himself comes out of the sanctum sanctorum and goes for a walk and during this time he goes to his aunt's house.
How to reach Jagannath Puri
You can reach Jagannath Puri from Delhi by rail or flight. Many trains are available from Delhi to Bhubaneswar, while the further journey can be covered by bus or train. Apart from this, there are also many flights from Delhi to Bhubaneswar. You can reach Jagannath Puri by booking a bus, train or cab from the airport.
Booking in advance
If you want to participate in Jagannath Rath Yatra, then book train or flight tickets in advance. Apart from this, book hotels, dharamshalas around the temple in advance, because devotees from all over the world come to participate in this Rath Yatra. In such a situation, you may have trouble staying.
What to take with you
If the elders and children of the family are going along for the Rath Yatra, then pack all the things as per their need. Carry medicines for the elders, clothes according to the weather and other necessary items.
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