Rath Yatra
1 km•12 min walk•Festival
Puri's most famous festival, when three enormous chariots carrying Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are pulled through the streets by hand. It draws enormous crowds from across India and is worth planning a trip around if you can time your visit to the season.
Highlights
- ★ Hand-pulled chariots
- ★ UNESCO-listed festival
- ★ Thousands of devotees
- ★ Multi-day celebration
Visitor Tips
Book well in advance for the season. Stay near the temple if you want to see the chariots up close without fighting through the crowd.