Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 – Date
Jagannath Rath Yatra in 2026 falls on Thursday 16 July 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
The Jagannath Rath Yatra of Puri, Ashadha Sukla Vidiya, is the day Jagannatha, Balabhadra and Subhadra are pulled on three chariots to the Gundicha temple. Telugu towns with Jagannath temples and ISKCON centres hold local rath yatras on the same tithi.
Tithi timing
Sukla Vidiya begins 15 July 2026 at 11:51 AM IST and ends 16 July 2026 at 8:53 AM IST.
How the date is decided
Ashadha sukla vidiya at sunrise.
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Wednesday 15 July 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Wednesday 15 July 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Wednesday 15 July 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Wednesday 15 July 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Wednesday 15 July 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Wednesday 15 July 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Wednesday 15 July 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Thursday 16 July 2026 |
Different date in: Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Atlanta, London — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities west of India.
FAQ
When is Jagannath Rath Yatra in 2026?
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 is on Thursday 16 July 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Los Angeles it is on Wednesday 15 July 2026.
Which tithi is Jagannath Rath Yatra?
Sukla Vidiya of Ashadha masa (amanta).
How is the date of Jagannath Rath Yatra decided?
Ashadha sukla vidiya at sunrise.
What day of the week is Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026?
Thursday.
Related
- Eruvaka Pournami – Monday 29 June 2026
- Ashadha Masam begins – Wednesday 15 July 2026
- Bonalu (Telangana) – Sunday 19 July 2026
- Guru Pournami (Vyasa Pournami) – Wednesday 29 July 2026
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