Bahuda Yatra, the return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra, will be celebrated on July 5, 2025. It marks the concluding part of the grand Rath Yatra festival and holds deep spiritual significance for millions of devotees around the world.
After spending seven days at the Gundicha Temple, the deities begin their sacred return to the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. They travel in their majestic wooden chariots: Nandighosha for Jagannath, Taladhwaja for Balabhadra, and Darpadalan for Subhadra.
Spiritual Significance
Bahuda Yatra is believed to symbolise the restoration of cosmic harmony and the divine reunion of the deities with their home and Goddess Lakshmi. The day is filled with rituals, devotion, and heartfelt celebration.
Ritual Timeline:
- Hera Panchami – July 1, 2025
- Dakshina Moda (Turning of Chariots) – July 2–3, 2025
- Sandhya Darshan – July 4, 2025
- Bahuda Yatra – July 5, 2025
Before Bahuda Yatra, a special ritual called Dakshina Moda turns the chariots southward, symbolising the readiness to return. On the Yatra day, thousands pull the chariots amid chanting, bhajans, and Odissi music, seeking divine blessings.
Preserving Tradition
Temple servitors like the Bhoi, Maharana, and other groups ensure the smooth conduct of rituals, maintaining centuries-old traditions with devotion and discipline.
