Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026: date and timings
Jagannath Rath Yatra is on Thursday, 16 July, 2026. Shukla Dwitiya runs from 11:53 am, 15 Jul to 8:53 am, 16 Jul.
The chariot festival of Puri. Deity: Lord Jagannath.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 muhurat by city
Shukla Dwitiya runs from 11:53 am, 15 Jul to 8:53 am, 16 Jul (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 16 Jul | From sunrise, 5:34 am | 7:16 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 Thursday, 16 July in Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam2:08 pm to 3:50 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:34 am and 7:16 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 7:26 am, moonset 8:59 pm
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Dwitiya
- NakshatraAshlesha
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5:34 am to 7:16 am | Shubh | Good |
| 7:16 am to 8:59 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 8:59 am to 10:42 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:42 am to 12:25 pm | Char | Weak |
| 12:25 pm to 2:08 pm | Labh | Good |
| 2:08 pm to 3:50 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 3:50 pm to 5:33 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:33 pm to 7:16 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 7:16 pm to 8:33 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 8:33 pm to 9:50 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 9:50 pm to 11:08 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:08 pm to 12:25 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:25 am to 1:42 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 1:42 am to 3:00 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:00 am to 4:17 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 4:17 am to 5:34 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Jagannath Rath Yatra in 2026?
Jagannath Rath Yatra is on Thursday, 16 July, 2026.