Why is the Jagannath Rath Yatra being discontinued in 2023? Therefore, God visits his aunt's home.

2023's Jagannath Rath Yatra will take place at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. Although God is worshipped at this temple throughout the year, a three-kilometer Rath Yatra is taken out during the month of Ashadha. The page contains detailed information about the Rath Yatra.

2022 Jagannath Rath Yatra Date: The 'Jagannath Rath Yatra' is launched every year with fanfare, drawing participants from all across the nation and the globe. This time, Lord Jagannath's 146th Rath Yatra is being conducted. Lakhs of people have gathered in Puri, an Odisha city. Sri Krishna, the entire incarnation of Sri Hari, is the subject of this Vaishnava temple's devotion. He is worshipped at the temple's sanctum sanctorum throughout the year, but in the month of Ashadh, he is transported to the Gundicha temple in a three-kilometer, paranormal chariot voyage.

Many people frequently wonder why the Jagannath Rath Yatra is organised and what significance it holds. Continue reading if you share this desire to learn more.

Relevance of the Rath Yatra

Hinduism holds that on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh, Lord Jagannath, brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra visit their maternal aunt. On three heavenly chariots, the Rath Yatra leaves Puri's Jagannath Temple. Sister Subhadra is in front, Balabhadra's chariot is behind him, and Jagannath's chariot is in the back. This year's Jagannath Yatra will begin on June 20 and end on July 1.

Why is Rath Yatra omitted?

The Padma Purana records that Lord Jagannath's sister once expressed a desire to visit the city. Subhadra was left on the chariot by Jagannath and Balabhadra so they could tour them around the city. He also visited his aunt in Gundicha during this time and stayed there for seven days. Since then, the custom of departing on the Jagannath Yatra has continued. Both the Narada Purana and the Brahma Purana make mention to it.

Many people believe that God spends a lot of time eating at his aunt's house with his siblings before getting sick. Following treatment, only once they are healthy do they offer visitors darshan.

A complete schedule for the 2023 Jagannath Rath Yatra

Wednesday, June 28, 2023: Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Sister Subhadra's Bahuda Yatra

Sunabesa (Lord assumes regal form with his siblings after returning to Jagannath Temple) on June 29, 2023 (Thursday).

Friday, June 30, 2023: Adhar Pana The celestial chariots receive a special beverage on Ashadh Shukla Dwadashi. It is made of milk, paneer, sugar, and dry fruits, and is known as pana.

Niladri Bije (one of the most intriguing ceremonies of the Jagannath Rath Yatra) will take place on July 1, 2023 (a Saturday).