Rath Yatra 2025

The AHMEDABAD Rath YATRA IS GUJARAT’s grandest religious procession and India’s second-largest chariot festival after Puri. Held annually on ASHADHA SHUKLA DWITIYA it marks Lord Jagannath’s symbolic journey to bless the people. This divine YATRA IS STEEPED IN HISTORY TRADITIONS AND UNITY.Organized by the 400-year-old Jagannath Temple IN JAMALPUR this 16-KM-LONG spiritual journey attracts lakhs of devotees from across the country. ? MANGLA AARTI Begins at 4:30 AM traditionally attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. ? PAHIND VIDHI The ceremonial sweeping of the road by Gujarat’s Chief Minister before the Rath is pulled out. ONWARD JOURNEY (MORNING): Jagannath Temple JAMALPUR → JAMALPUR Chakla → Vaishya Sabha → Gollimda → Astodia Chakla → Madangopal ni Haveli → Raipur Chakla → Khadia Juni Gate → Khadia Crossroads → Panchkuva → Kalupur Circle → Kalupur Bridge → SARASPUR (Main halt for Mahaprasad feast at Shri Ranchhodraiji Mandir) RETURN JOURNEY (EVENING): Saraspur → Kalupur Chokha Bazar → Prem Darwaja → Dariyapur → Shahpur Halim ni Khadki → Rangila Police Chowky → Delhi Chakla → Ghee Kanta → Pankor Naka → Manek Chowk → Khamasa → Back to Jagannath Temple Jamalpur ? KEY HIGHLIGHTS * 18 Royally Decorated Elephants * 100+ Trucks Showcasing Spiritual Tableaux * 30 Akhadas Displaying Martial Arts * Bhajan Mandalis Raas-Garba Groups & Bands * Chariots of Lord Jagannath Balbhadra and Subhadra pulled by the traditional Khalashi community Also check out other Festivals in Ahmedabad [https://allevents.in/ahmedabad/festivals] , Music events in Ahmedabad [https://allevents.in/ahmedabad/music] .