Bahuda Yatra 2025 LIVE Updates: Chariots of deities return to Puri Srimandir

The annual sojourn of Lord Jagannath and his siblings Goddess Shubhadra and Lord Balabhadra, famously known as Ratha Jatra culminates with the return of the Holy Trinity from their aunt's place at Gundicha Temple to Srimandir. This return journey is known as Bahuda Yatra. The Bahuda Yatra, or the return journey, takes place nine days after the Rath Yatra. Elaborate preparations with water-tight security cover have been put in place for the smooth conduct of the festival. OTV brings you Live Updates from the Bada Danda (Grand Road) during the return sojourn of the Holy Trinity on their gigantic chariots. Check out all the latest updates here.

Jul 05, 2025 22:51 IST
Bahuda Yatra 2025: Lord Jagannath's divine homecoming; chariots return to Srimandir
The holy town of Puri on Saturday evening witnessed the divine return of the Lords as part of the Bahuda Yatra. As the majestic procession neared its final leg, Lord Balabhadra’s chariot, Taladhwaja, reached the Srimandir, followed by Devi Subhadra’s Darpadalana.
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Jul 05, 2025 21:52 IST
Bahuda Yatra 2025: Deities return, chariots reach Puri Srimandir Singhadwar
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Jul 05, 2025 17:50 IST
Bahuda Yatra 2025: Chariots on their return journey to Puri Srimandir
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Jul 05, 2025 16:51 IST
Lord Jagannath's Nandighosa chariot rolls towards Srimandir
Jai Jagannath!
Bahuda Yatra: Lord Jagannath's Nandighosa chariot rolls towards Srimandir#Puri#BahudaYatra#BahudaJatra#BahudaYatraWithOTV#Odishapic.twitter.com/MNpzPtS8MP
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Jul 05, 2025 16:29 IST
Goddess Subhadra’s Darpadalana chariot rolls toward Puri Srimandir
Bahuda Yatra 2025: Goddess Subhadra’s Darpadalana chariot rolls toward Puri Srimandir#Puri#BahudaYatra#BahudaJatra#BahudaYatraWithOTV#Odishapic.twitter.com/r6CITl4mgG
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Jul 05, 2025 16:18 IST
'Bahuda' Yatra: Chariot pulling begins at 2:45 PM amid chants of ‘Jai Jagannath’
Lord Jagannath's 'Bahuda' Yatra or return car festival formally began here on Saturday with thousands of devotees pulling the chariot of Lord Balabhadra's 'Taladwaj' after ceremonial 'Pahandi' and Gajapati Maharaja Divyasingha Deb performing 'Chhera Pahanra' (sweeping) rituals.
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Jul 05, 2025 15:41 IST
Lord Balabhadra’s Taladhwaja chariot rolls toward Puri Srimandir
Lord Balabhadra’s Taladhwaja chariot rolls toward Puri Srimandir; chariot pulling begins nearly 1 hour ahead of schedule#Puri#BahudaYatra#BahudaJatra#BahudaYatraWithOTV#Odishapic.twitter.com/LZm1klcm05
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Jul 05, 2025 15:28 IST
Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb performs 'Chhera Pahanra' ritual
Puri: Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb conducts 'Chhera Pahanra' atop chariots near Gundicha Temple #Puri#BahudaYatra#BahudaJatra#BahudaYatraWithOTV#Odishapic.twitter.com/NimtTS8q26
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Jul 05, 2025 12:11 IST
Watch divine Pahandi of Lord Jagannath
#BahudaYatra | ‘Bhajans’, ‘Mridanga’ & ‘Kahnjani’ fill the air as 'Pahandi' of the Lord of the Universe, Mahaprabhu Jagannath begins #WATCH#Puri#BahudaJatra#BahudaYatraWithOTV#Odishapic.twitter.com/fbd54p82kA
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Jul 05, 2025 11:36 IST
Witness Pahandi of Lord Balabhadra
#BahudaYatra | Watch 'Pahandi' of Lord Balabhadra in Puri#BahudaYatra#BahudaJatra#BahudaYatraWithOTV#Odishapic.twitter.com/A2HUgPxnJm
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Jul 05, 2025 11:02 IST
Pahandi of Lord Sudarshan
#BahudaYatra | #Puri: Watch 'Pahandi' of Lord Sudarshan #BahudaYatra#BahudaJatra#BahudaYatraWithOTV#Odishapic.twitter.com/tHnp2v0EPQ
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Jul 05, 2025 10:41 IST
205 platoons of police force deployed
Odisha DGP Y B Khurania, along with other senior police officials, is keeping a close watch on all the arrangements. The top Odisha Police official informed that there is excitement among devotees for the Bahuda Yatra . 
“205 platoons of police force have been deployed. With the Lord’s blessing, the Yatra will be concluded smoothly,” said DGP. Read more...



Jul 05, 2025 07:47 IST
Preparations underway
#WATCH | Preparations for Bahuda Yatra, the return journey of Lord Sudarshan, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra to Puri Srimandir, are underway; the ‘Pahandi’ rituals will begin at 12 noon#BahudaYatra#BahudaJatra#BahudaYatraWithOTV#Odishapic.twitter.com/sJ9r9U5DIP
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Jul 05, 2025 07:12 IST
Pahandi to chariot pulling, check ritual timings
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has released the official timetable for the Bahuda Yatra rituals, to be held on Saturday. 
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Jul 05, 2025 06:42 IST
Bahuda Yatra: Lord Jagannath, His Sibling’s return journey to Puri Srimandir set to begin amid tight vigil
Stringent security arrangements have been made for Lord Jagannath's Bahuda Yatra in Puri on Saturday, with which the Rath Yatra festivities will conclude.
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Jul 05, 2025 06:41 IST
Security beefed up
To ensure a safe and smooth Bahuda Yatra in Puri, elaborate security arrangements have been put in place. A total of 6,000 state police personnel and 800 Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel will be deployed across the temple town to prevent any untoward incidents. With a favourable weather forecast and an expected surge in devotees, special traffic management plans have also been implemented. Additionally, more than 275 AI-enabled CCTV cameras have been installed at key locations to monitor crowd movement and identify potential troublemakers in real time.