Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra.
Bringing a touch of the beautiful traditional Indian Vedic culture to Montreal!
The cultural wealth of traditional Vedic India continues to inspire and attract the world, and the Ratha-Yatra.
ABOUT RATHA-YATRA
Three sibling deities, Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra.
Ratha Yatra is a celebration of the legends of the three sibling deities, Jagannath (also known as Lord Krishna), Balabhadra, and Subhadra. Statues of the deities are taken in a procession (yatra) through the streets in a chariot (ratha).
A Festival of Vedic India
Unforgettable opportunity to experience the divine and vibrant flavours, colours, dance, music and more from India’s traditional Vedic cultural heritage
When is Ratha Yatra?
Ratha Yatra begins on the second day of Shukla Paksha of the Hindu lunar month of Ashadha. It takes place every summer, usually during June or July.
How we celebrate Ratha-Yatra in Montreal?
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Significance of Kathak Dance at Ratha Yatra.
Kathak dance holds significant cultural and artistic importance in India, serving as a bridge between tradition and modernity. Kathak also plays a crucial role in the performing arts and entertainment industry, offering career opportunities in various domains. Kathak is a popular form of performing art, with practitioners finding opportunities in stage performances, dance festivals, and cultural events. Kathak allows dancers to narrate stories, express emotions, and convey narratives through their movements and facial expressions.
Joy in Dance x Kathak
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Join us at the 45th edition on July 5 and 6, 2025!
RITUALS
OUR RITUALS
Puja
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Sanan Purnima
Ceremoniously bathe the deities (Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra & Subhadra) with water.
Pahandi Bije
The deities are carried from the temple to their respective chariots in a ceremonial procession.
Chhera Pahara
The King of Puri (Gajapati) performs a ritual of sweeping the chariots with a golden broom.
Pulling of Chariots
Devotees pull the chariots, which are decorated and adorned, to Gundicha Temple.
Gundicha Temple
The deities remain at Gundicha for nine days, during which rituals and ceremonies are performed.
Return to Jagannath
The deities are returned to the Jagannath Temple in another grand procession.
Adhara Pana
A sweet drink is offered to the deities before they are placed on their chariots as end of Festival.
Some Important Life Lessons From Ratha Yatra
The festival highlights the importance of service, adaptability, and finding spiritual fulfillment.
- Humility
- Devotion
- Unity
- Cyclical Nature Of Life
The festival highlights the importance of service, adaptability, and finding spiritual fulfillment.
Emotions
What Ratha-Yatra Devotees Saying
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Ceremoniously bathe the deities (Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra & Subhadra) with water.
