Grand Sri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra to Be Held by Hare Krishna Movement on July 19, 2026

Hare Krishna Movement in Hyderabad proudly announces the first Sri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra to be held in Kokapet on Sunday, July 19, 2026 to celebrate India’s timeless spiritual and cultural heritage.

In this sacred procession, the beautifully adorned Deities of Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra will travel from the Trilight, Golden Mile Layout Road, Kokapet, through the streets of Kokapet and past Rajapushpa Atria, to the Hare Krishna Heritage Tower, Narsingi-Kokapet, on a majestic Ratha. Hundreds of devotees are expected to participate enthusiastically along the route, accompanied by devotional music, kirtans and large-scale community participation.

Meticulous preparations are ongoing to provide all participants with a spiritually revitalizing and unforgettable experience.

Ratha Yatra Event Highlights

17:00 – Festivities begin at The Trilight, Golden Mile Layout Road in Kokapet; Hare Krishna kirtans follow and then the opening puja of Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra seated in their beautifully decorated Rathas.

5:20 pm – Dignitaries will conduct the traditional Prathama Arati and ceremonial sweeping of the Ratha route, after which the Arati will proceed to Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra.

17:30 – The enchanting Ratha Yatra begins with the ceremonial first pull of the Ratha following the teachings of ISKCON Founder Acharya Srila Prabhupada, after which devotees will joyfully pull the chariot amidst melodic bhajans and kirtans.

17:30 – 19:30 – The Ratha procession will proceed through the streets of Kokapet, passing Rajapushpa Atria and Golden Mile Road, before reaching the Hare Krishna Heritage Tower. Those living along the route will have the opportunity to take darshan of the Deities and participate in performing the Ratha of Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra.

19:30 – Ratha Yatra, Akshaya Patra, President and Regional President, Hare Krishna Movement, Hyderabad (Telangana and Andhra Pradesh) reaches Hare Krishna Heritage Tower Narsingi, featuring mega kirtans and special pravachan of His Excellency Sri Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji.

20:00 – The event ends with the final Arati to Sri Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra followed by Dinner Prasadam.

Releasing the Ratha Yatra poster and event details, His Excellency Sri Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji extended a warm invitation to all devotees, families and well-wishers to join the celebrations, attract the Ratha and receive the divine blessings of Lord Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra.

Quoting the Padma Purana, which states that simply seeing the Lord on the chariot helps one move towards liberation from the cycle of birth and death, Prabhuji appealed to devotees and the public to come forward and be a part of this historic event.

The Ratha Yatra program will be presided over by His Highness Sri Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji, Hare Krishna Movement, Hyderabad President and Regional President Akshaya Patra (Telangana and Andhra Pradesh). The event will also be attended by dignitary community members, youth and well-wishers from across the state.