Rath Yatra 2023 LIVE Updates: Stage all set for Bahuda Yatra, the return journey of Holy Trinity

Rath Yatra, the annual sojourn of Lord Jagannath and His siblings Goddess Shubhadra and Lord Balabhadra from Srimandir to Gundicha Temple (their aunt's place),  begins today. Elaborate security arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the festival. OTV brings you the happenings on the Bada Danda (Grand Road) LIVE during the annual sojourn of the Holy Trinity on their gigantic chariots. Check out the latest updates here.

Jun 28, 2023 07:00 IST
Stage all set for Bahuda Yatra, the return journey of Holy Trinity
The return journey of the Holy Trinity popularly called the 'Bahuda Yatra' will be held today. Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Mahaprabhu Jagannath will return to their abode Srimandir after a nine-day sojourn to Gundicha Temple. 



Jun 25, 2023 19:37 IST
‘Dakshina Moda’ rituals of three chariots held in Puri 
The preparations for the Bahuda Yatra (return journey) of Lord Jagannath and his siblings have started in Puri with the observance of the ‘Dakshina Moda’ ritual on Sunday.
Read the full story...



Jun 25, 2023 09:51 IST
'Dakshina Moda' rituals of chariots today
The Dakhina Moda ritual (southward turn) of the three chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings parked outside the Gundicha temple in Puri is scheduled conducted today. Read More...



Jun 24, 2023 10:22 IST
Goddess Laxmi to break part of Lord Jagannath’s chariot as part of Hera Panchami ritual today
Popular Hera Panchami festival will be observed with all the rituals in Puri today. Hera Panchami ritual depicts the scene in which Goddess Laxmi gets angry with Lord Jagannath and the way she vents her anger.
Read More



Jun 24, 2023 10:22 IST
Goddess Laxmi to break part of Lord Jagannath’s chariot as part of Hera Panchami ritual today
Popular Hera Panchami festival will be observed with all the rituals in Puri today. Hera Panchami ritual depicts the scene in which Goddess Laxmi gets angry with Lord Jagannath and the way she vents her anger. Read More....



Jun 23, 2023 08:54 IST
Lord Jagannath and siblings move to birth altar, Adapa Abhada to be available from today
After staying atop their respective chariots for two days, Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra were taken to their birthplace called ‘Adapa Mandapa’ in Gundicha temple in a grand procession popularly known as ‘Goti Pahandi’ on Thursday. The ceremonial ritual is popularly known as ‘Adapa Mandapa Bije’.
Read More



Jun 22, 2023 12:16 IST
Silver cladding of Puri Srimandir’s Lion Gate begins
The process for silver cladding of the Singha Dwara (Lion’s Gate), the main entrance of the Srimandir in Puri, started on Thursday. As Lord Jagannath and His siblings are away in the Gundicha temple for their annual nine-day long sojourn and will stay there for a week, the silver cladding work of the Singha Dwara has begun.



Jun 22, 2023 11:10 IST
Rath Yatra: ‘Adapa Mandap Bije’ today; read on to know all about this ritual
During the 11-day-long annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and His siblings in Puri, various rituals are observed. One such ritual is ‘Adapa Mandap Bije’. In this ritual, which is observed a day after Rath Yatra, also known as Gundicha Yatra, the deities are taken into the ‘Adapa Mandap’ inside the Gundicha temple. In fact, ‘Adapa Mandap’ is considered the birthplace of Lord Jagannath and His siblings. 
Read Full Story



Jun 21, 2023 12:52 IST
Rath Yatra 2023: Chariots of Lord Jagannath and siblings reach Gundicha temple in Puri
All the three chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings-Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra-reached their destination in front of Gundicha temple in Puri on Wednesday. Read more...



Jun 21, 2023 12:49 IST
Rath Yatra: Nandighosha rolls on Puri Bada Danda taking Jagannath to Gundicha Temple



Jun 21, 2023 11:17 IST
Watch the rare occasion of Mangal Alati of Lord Jagannath atop his Nandighosha Rath



Jun 21, 2023 11:15 IST
Darpadalana and Nandighosha chariots reach Gundicha temple in Puri
Darpadalana chariot of Goddess Subhadra and Nandighosha chariot of Lord Jagannath reach Saradha Bali in front of Gundicha temple in Puri.




Jun 21, 2023 10:41 IST
Puri Rath Yatra: Devotees feel blessed to pull chariot of Lord Jagannath
Emotions ran high in the pilgrim town Puri on Wednesday as devotees resumed pulling of the chariots of Goddess Subhadra and Lord Jagannath which had halted at some distance prior to reaching the Gundicha temple. Read More...



Jun 21, 2023 09:59 IST
Glimpses of Rath Yatra from several parts of Odisha and outside



Jun 21, 2023 09:24 IST
Chariot pulling resumes in Puri
 Pulling of Darpadalana (Chariot of Goddess Subhadra) and Nandighosha (Chariot of Lord Jagannath) resume in Puri.




Jun 21, 2023 08:47 IST
Rath Yatra 2023: Chariot pulling in Baripada today, only women devotees to tug Devi Subhadra’s chariot
Aday after the Rath Yatra, chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra will be pulled by devotees today in Baripada which is known as the second ‘Srikhetra’ after Puri. Read More...



Jun 20, 2023 22:09 IST
Chariot pulling to resume at 9 AM tomorrow 
Chariot pulling will resume tomorrow at 9 AM, informs senior servitor Binayak Das Mohapatra.



Jun 20, 2023 20:59 IST
Chariot pulling halted in Puri
The pulling of chariots halted in Puri. While Taladhwaja Chariot reaches Gundicha temple, Darpadalana chariot halted at Badasankha and Nandighosha at Mausima Chhak



Jun 20, 2023 20:47 IST
Rath Yatra 2023: Several injured during pulling of Taladhwaja chariot
Several devotees, including a woman, reportedly sustained injuries during the pulling of Taladhwaja chariot of Lord Balabhadra at Marichikote Chhak in Puri on Tuesday.
Read the full story...



Jun 20, 2023 20:39 IST
Taladhwaja Chariot reaches Gundicha temple
Lord Balabhadra's chariot Taladhwaja reaches Gundicha temple



Jun 20, 2023 18:09 IST
Mahaprabhu Jagannath begins Gundicha ride amid sea of devotees



Jun 20, 2023 17:41 IST
Darpadalan rolls on Bada Danda, Devi Subhadra sets off on Gundicha march



Jun 20, 2023 16:50 IST
Pulling of Lord Jagannath's chariot, Nandighosha begins
Pulling of Lord Jagannath's chariot, Nandighosha begins at 4:40 PM




Jun 20, 2023 16:36 IST
Taladhwaja Chariot rolls on Bada Danda as Lord Balabhadra embarks on Gundicha Jatra



Jun 20, 2023 16:02 IST
Several persons injured during pulling of Taladhwaja Chariot 
Several persons reportedly injured during pulling of Taladhwaja Chariot at Marichikote Chhak in Puri. The injured have been admitted to Puri hospital.



Jun 20, 2023 15:36 IST
Rath Yatra 2023: Devotees erupt in joy as gigantic chariots start rolling on Puri Bada Danda
Braving excessive heat and humidity, lakhs of devotees from different parts of the country and the globe participated in the annual Rath Yatra in Puri on Tuesday.
Read the full story...



Jun 20, 2023 15:30 IST
Puri King Dibyasingha Deb sweeps chariot platforms with golden broom



Jun 20, 2023 15:16 IST
The Juggernaut Rolls
Pulling of chariots of Holy Trinity begins in Puri
Juggernaut Rolls



Jun 20, 2023 15:08 IST
Aswalagi ritual underway in Puri
Aswalagi ritual (fixing of wooden horses to chariots) underway ahead of pulling of chariots of Trinity




Jun 20, 2023 15:00 IST
Grand Rath Yatra In Puri: Srimandir Deities Bask In Chariots Before Journey To Gundicha Temple



Jun 20, 2023 14:53 IST
Dressed up as Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman, devotees add colour to Puri Rath Yatra
Awave of euphoria is sweeping the pilgrim city of Puri with lakhs of devotees thronging the city since dawn to have a glimpse of Lord Jagannath and His siblings-Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra- on the occasion of the annual Rath Yatra. 
Read full story.



Jun 20, 2023 14:52 IST
Rath Yatra: Know significance of ‘Chhera Panhara’ ritual performed by Puri Gajapati Maharaja
‘Chhera Panhara’ is one of the important rituals witnessed during the annual nine-day-long sojourn of Lord Jagannath and His siblings-Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra- in Puri.
Read full story.



Jun 20, 2023 14:11 IST
Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb performs Chhera Panhara on Chariots
Puri King Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb performs Ceremonial Sweeping (Chhera Panhara) ritual on the Chariots.




Jun 20, 2023 13:59 IST
Puri Beach teems with tourists on Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath



Jun 20, 2023 12:49 IST
Lord Jagannath takes throne on Nandighosa in ceremonial Pahandi Bije



Jun 20, 2023 12:24 IST
Puri under top security for Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath



Jun 20, 2023 12:13 IST
Watch Lord Jagannath's vibrant Pahandi as he is escorted to Nandighosha Chariot



Jun 20, 2023 11:43 IST
Devi Subhadra escorted to Darpadalan chariot in Puri



Jun 20, 2023 11:37 IST
Know about ‘Pahandi’ ritual observed at Puri Srimandir
Pahandi originates from the Sanskrit word Padamundam, which in local dialects means a slow step-by-step movement with the spreading of the feet. And Bije means a procession of the king or the Gods. Pahandi literally means going forward in a step-by-step movement to the accompaniment of several devotees beating the ‘ghanta’, ‘kahali’ and ‘telingi baja’.  Read More...



Jun 20, 2023 11:26 IST
Lord Balabhadra ascends Langaladhwaja chariot in spectacular pahandi



Jun 20, 2023 11:11 IST
Pahandi Bije rituals of Lord Jagannath begins
Mahaprabhu Jagannath comes out of his abode to meet his beloved devotees; the Lord of the Universe is being taken to his chariot in ceremonial 'Pahandi' by the servitors.




Jun 20, 2023 11:07 IST
Pahandi of Bada Thakura: Lord Balabhadra ascends Taladhwaja chariot in spectacular Pahandi



Jun 20, 2023 10:14 IST
Chakraraj Sudarsan ascends Debadalana chariot in elegant 'Dhadi Pahandi'



Jun 20, 2023 09:55 IST
Miniature chariots of Lord Jagannath & Siblings made out of paper & neem wood



Jun 20, 2023 09:53 IST
Pahandi Bije of Lord Balabhadra underway
The Bada Thakura is being ushered to his Taladhwaja chariot in a magnificent procession.




Jun 20, 2023 09:33 IST
Rath Yatra 2023: Devotion grips Puri as ceremonial pahandi rituals begin
Like every year, lakhs of devotees had one chant on their lips—Jai Jagannath as they danced and dipped in spirituality on the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra in Puri. Read More...



Jun 20, 2023 09:27 IST
Ceremonial Pahandi rituals begin;  Lord Sudarshan being escorted to Debadalana chariot 
Lord Sudarshan being escorted to Debadalana chariot 



Jun 20, 2023 09:23 IST
Ahmedabad dips in devotional fervour of Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra



Jun 20, 2023 08:53 IST
Majestic Puri Raths consecrated with ‘Pratistha’ rituals for Chariot festival of Lord Jagannath



Jun 20, 2023 08:49 IST
President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi wish people on Rath Yatra
As the holy town of Puri decked up for the grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and His siblings, President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent personalities conveyed their wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion. Read More...