Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has announced the ritual schedule for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, which will be held in Puri on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

The day will begin with the Mangal Alati at 6:00 am, followed by a series of sacred rituals inside the temple before the deities are ceremonially taken to their respective chariots for the world-famous Rath Yatra.

The schedule is as follows:

• 6:00 am: Mangal Alati

• 6:10 am to 6:30 am: Mailam and Tadap Lagi

• 6:30 am: Rosha Homa

• 7:00 am: Abakasha

• 7:10 am: Surya Puja

• 7:30 am: Dwarapala Puja

• 7:30 am: Besha Sesha

• 8:00 am to 9:00 am: Gopal Ballav and Sakala Dhupa (Khechudi Bhoga)

• 9:00 am: Ratha Pratishtha

• 9:30 am: Pahandi begins

• 12:30 pm: Pahandi concludes

• 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm: Madanmohan Bije

• 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm: Chitalagi
•  1:30 pm to 2:30 pm: Besha Sesha

•  2:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Chhera Pahanra

• 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Chara Phita and Ghoda Sarathi Lagi

• 4:00 pm: Pulling of the chariots begins

Lakhs of devotees are expected to gather in the holy city of Puri to witness the grand festival, during which the deities will travel from the Shree Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple in their majestic wooden chariots. Elaborate security, crowd management and civic arrangements have been put in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the annual festival.