Ratha Yatra 2025: The Sacred Journey of Lord Jagannath

The Living Legend of Ratha Yatra

For over five centuries, the Ratha Yatra of Puri has stood as Hinduism's most spectacular chariot festival, drawing millions to Odisha's sacred shores. This 9-day spiritual journey sees Lord Jagannath, the Lord of the Universe, emerge from his sanctum to travel in magnificent wooden chariots with siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra.

More than just a religious procession, Ratha Yatra embodies profound Vedic philosophy - the divine's desire to connect with devotees beyond temple walls. The Skanda Purana declares: "One who witnesses the Lord's chariot with devotion attains liberation from the cycle of birth and death."

In 2025, experience this ancient tradition where:

• Three 45-foot tall wooden chariots are constructed anew each year
• The pulling of ropes symbolizes egalitarian access to divinity
• The Nabakalebara ritual (when occurring) marks the rare renewal of the deities

Ratha Yatra Greetings Images for WhatsApp Status and Facebook

Check out our collection of Rath Yatra WhatsApp greeting cards and you can also share beautiful images for the Facebook timeline.