Puri is bustling with preparations for the Rath Yatra 2025, the annual Chariot Festival dedicated to Lord Jagannath. Scheduled for June 27, the festival is a highlight of the year, drawing devotees from far and wide. The event involves the pulling of elaborately decorated chariots by devotees. The chariots will proceed to the Shree Gundicha Temple. The event is marked by significant rituals and is considered highly auspicious. The nine-day schedule includes events from Anavasara to Niladri Bijay.
