Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026: date and timings
Jagannath Rath Yatra is on Wednesday, 15 July, 2026. Shukla Dwitiya runs from 7:23 am, 15 Jul to 4:23 am, 16 Jul.
The chariot festival of Puri. Deity: Lord Jagannath.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 muhurat by city
Shukla Dwitiya runs from 7:23 am, 15 Jul to 4:23 am, 16 Jul (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 15 Jul | From sunrise, 5:00 am | 9:11 pm |
| Hyderabad | 16 Jul | From sunrise, 5:50 am | 6:53 pm |
| Delhi | 16 Jul | From sunrise, 5:33 am | 7:20 pm |
| Mumbai | 16 Jul | From sunrise, 6:09 am | 7:19 pm |
| Chennai | 16 Jul | From sunrise, 5:50 am | 6:39 pm |
| Bengaluru | 16 Jul | From sunrise, 6:01 am | 6:50 pm |
| Kolkata | 16 Jul | From sunrise, 5:01 am | 6:23 pm |
| Vijayawada | 16 Jul | From sunrise, 5:43 am | 6:43 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 16 Jul | From sunrise, 5:30 am | 6:35 pm |
| Pune | 16 Jul | From sunrise, 6:06 am | 7:14 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 16 Jul | From sunrise, 6:03 am | 7:27 pm |
| Jaipur | 16 Jul | From sunrise, 5:42 am | 7:22 pm |
| Lucknow | 16 Jul | From sunrise, 5:22 am | 7:01 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Wednesday, 15 July in London
- Rahu Kalam1:06 pm to 3:07 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:00 am and 9:11 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 5:57 am, moonset 10:08 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Pratipada
- NakshatraPushya
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 Choghadiya in London
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Jagannath Rath Yatra from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 am to 7:02 am | Labh | Good |
| 7:02 am to 9:03 am | Amrit | Good |
| 9:03 am to 11:04 am | Kaal | Avoid |
| 11:04 am to 1:06 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 1:06 pm to 3:07 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:07 pm to 5:08 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:08 pm to 7:10 pm | Char | Weak |
| 7:10 pm to 9:11 pm | Labh | Good |
| 9:11 pm to 10:10 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:10 pm to 11:09 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 11:09 pm to 12:07 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 12:07 am to 1:06 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 1:06 am to 2:05 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 2:05 am to 3:04 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:04 am to 4:03 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 4:03 am to 5:02 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Jagannath Rath Yatra in 2026?
Jagannath Rath Yatra is on Wednesday, 15 July, 2026.