Sri Jagannatha Rath Yatra - 27 JUNE 2025
Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra Seva
Spiritual Meaning of Ratha Yatra
The chariot represents the devotee’s heart
The ropes symbolize the devotee’s longing and love, pulling the Lord closer
The Lord leaving the temple shows His eagerness to meet His devotees in public
The journey to Gundicā is Krsna’s return to Vrindāvan, to the land of pure devotion
By participating in Ratha Yatra—whether physically pulling the chariot, dancing, singing, or simply watching—we invite the Lord into our hearts.
Ratha Yatra Celebrations at ISKCON Vrindavan
At ISKCON Vrindavan, the festival will include:
Grand chariot procession through the streets, with Hari-nām Sankīrtana
Special darśana of Lord Jagannātha, Baladeva, and Subhadrā Devī
Abhisheka and pūjā before Their departure
Devotees pulling the ropes, dancing, and offering flowers
Devotional dramas, kīrtans, and distribution of mahā-prasādam
Spiritual discourse on the meaning of Ratha Yatra and Mahāprabhu’s līlā
Everyone is welcome—rich or poor, learned or simple, young or old—to join this divine celebration of divine love.
How to Celebrate at Home
Watch a live broadcast from ISKCON temples (Vrindavan, Puri, or elsewhere)
Prepare a small cart or altar with Jagannātha images and offer flowers, fruits, and incense
Chant extra rounds of the Hare Krishna Mahāmantra
Read from Caitanya Caritāmṛta, Madhya-līlā Chapter 13
Invite friends and family to share in a bhajan and prasādam gathering
Meditate on pulling the Lord into your heart with ropes of love