Shree Jagannath
Ratha Yatra
Khopoli • Wednesday, 22 July 2026
You Are Invited
ISKCON Khopoli humbly invites you, your family, and friends to the grand Jagannath Ratha Yatra 2026. Come pull the Lord's divine chariot, dance along the streets, and receive immense spiritual blessings!
Date
Wednesday, 22nd July 2026
Time & Schedule
- 3:00 PM: Chariot Procession Commences
- 6:00 PM: Special Program & Cultural Activities (at Lohana Hall)
Venue
Starts: Khopoli Fire Brigade, Khalchi Khopoli
Ends: Lohana Hall, Varchi Khopoli
Route & Key Attractions
Yatra Path Sequence (मार्ग)
Khopoli Fire Brigade
3:00 PMChariot assembly and inaugural rituals at Khalchi Khopoli.
Bazar Peth
EveningGrand Harinam Sankirtan dynamic procession down the main market street.
Zenith Corner
EveningVibrant gathering point for community welcoming and continuous kirtan.
Lohana Hall
6:00 PMConclusion of the procession at Varchi Khopoli with special indoor programs.
Festival Main Highlights (मुख्य आकर्षण)
Divine Darshan
श्री जगन्नाथ जी का दिव्य दर्शनA rare spiritual opportunity to behold the merciful forms of Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra Devi out on the streets.
56 Bhog Offering
56 भोग (छप्पन भोग)Witness and offer an array of 56 distinct food preparations lovingly cooked and presented for the pleasure of the Lord.
Harinam Sankirtan
हरिनाम संकीर्तन व भजनChant and dance along with ecstatic congregational kirtan accompanied by classical drums (mridangas) and cymbals (kartalas).
Maha-Prasadam Feast
महाप्रसाद वितरणReceive sanctified, delicious, and free vegetarian multi-course meals distributed to everyone at Lohana Hall.
The Significance
"For those who participate in the festival of chariots, their path back to Godhead is guaranteed."
The Ratha Yatra (Festival of Chariots) is one of the oldest and most spectacular spiritual festivals in the world, originating in Jagannath Puri, India. It is the day when the Lord of the Universe, Lord Jagannath, along with His brother Lord Baladeva and sister Srimati Subhadra, comes out of the temple to shower His boundless mercy upon everyone, regardless of caste, creed, or background.
In our spiritual philosophy, pulling the ropes of the Lord's chariot is equivalent to pulling the Lord back into our hearts. It represents the soul's deep yearning to reunite with the Supreme. The vibrant kirtan, the massive wooden chariot, and the distribution of sanctified food (Prasadam) create an atmosphere of pure, transcendent joy.
Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON, brought this beautiful festival to the streets of major cities worldwide. Today, by His grace and the guidance of HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj, we celebrate this grand festival right here in the streets of Khopoli!
Sponsor the Festival
A grand festival like Ratha Yatra requires immense effort and resources. You can receive the special blessings of Lord Jagannath by sponsoring Prasadam, Flowers, or Chariot decorations.