Digha to Host Grand Rath Yatra Mahotsava 2026
The Sri Sri Jagannath Mandir, Digha has announced the official programme for the annual Sri Jagannath Rathayatra Mahotsava, to be celebrated on Thursday, 16 July 2026. The sacred festival is expected to draw lakhs of devotees and visitors from across West Bengal, India and abroad, who will gather to witness Lord Jagannath's divine journey to the Gundicha Mandir. The festivities will commence at 10:30 a.m. with the traditional Pahandi Vijay, during which Lord Jagannath, Lord Baladeva and Devi Subhadra will be ceremonially carried from the sanctum of Sri Sri Jagannath Mandir to Their magnificent chariots amidst the chanting of the Holy Names, kirtan and devotional celebrations. From 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., the three beautifully decorated chariots will be adorned with flowers and traditional decorations, followed by the offering of bhoga to the Deities on the chariots. The Chief Guest, Shri Sisir Adhikari Ji, is scheduled to arrive at 3:00 p.m. The Rathayatra Inauguration Ceremony wil...