Bahuda Yatra of Lord Jagannath, sibling deities 2026

Puri: The divine sojourn comes to an end today as Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra begin their return journey to Shreemandira in the famous Bahuda Yatra.

After spending 8 days at Gundicha Temple, considered to be the birthplace and aunt’s home of the Trinity, the Chaturdhamurti will proceed back to their eternal abode in three mammoth chariots.

Lord Jagannath will ride Nandighosha Lord Balabhadra, also called Bada Thakura, will be seated on Taladhwaja, Devi Subhadra will travel in Darpadalana, also known as Devadalana

All arrangements have been put in place by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration and the Puri district administration for the smooth and peaceful conduct of Bahuda Yatra.

Elaborate security, crowd management and ritual protocols are in place to ensure devotees can witness the return journey safely.

Bahuda Yatra marks the conclusion of the Rath Yatra festival. The pulling of the chariots back to the 12th-century Shreemandira is expected to draw lakhs of people to the Grand Road.

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1. The three Chariots, the grand road of Puri are ready for Bahuda Yatra amid presence of lakhs of devotees on Bada Danda in Puri.
2. Devotees Fill Bada Danda with Sankirtan for Lord JagannathDevotees gathered on the Bada Danda were seen immersed in Sankirtan for Lord Jagannath, creating a deeply devotional atmosphere. Chanting the Mahamantra in unison — “Hare Krushna Hare Krushna, Krushna Krushna Hare Hare, Hare Ram Hare Ram, Ram Hare” — they moved along the Grand Road to the rhythmic beats of mridang and the clanging of gini and cymbals. The devotional music and collective chanting turned the entire stretch into a sea of faith and devotion, as pilgrims and locals joined in, offering prayers to the Trinity during the ongoing festivities.
3. Odissi Dance by Girls Devoted to Lord Jagannath in Front of the Three ChariotsIn a beautiful display of faith and culture, a group of young girls are seen performing Odissi dance in front of the three majestic chariots on the Bada Danda, offering their devotion to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. Dressed in traditional Odissi attire and moving to classical Odissi rhythms, the dancers are seen paying tribute to the Trinity through graceful mudras and expressions, adding a divine charm to the festive atmosphere.
4. Green Corridor Created on Bada Danda for Emergency Vehicles during Bahuda YatraKeeping in view the massive congregation of devotees and the possibility of medical emergencies due to rain, heat or humidity, a green corridor has been created amid the dense crowd on the Bada Danda in Puri. Volunteers have formed a human chain to maintain a clear, motorable passage for ambulances and fire engines. The corridor starts from near the barricade in front of the three chariots at Nakachana Dwara of Gundicha Temple and continues till the point where the crowd extends. The objective is to ensure that emergency service vehicles can reach patients quickly and transport them to the nearest temporary or permanent medical facility for immediate attention.