The ISKCON Durgapur Rath Yatra in 2025 will be held on June 27th, following the nine-day festival schedule. The celebrations include the Gundicha Marjana on June 26th, and the return journey (Bahuda Yatra) on July 4th, with Suna Besha and Niladri Bijay on July 5th. The event will feature three specially crafted chariots for Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra, following the Puri Rath Yatra pattern.
Key Details:
- Date: June 27, 2025.
- Location: ISKCON Durgapur, West Bengal.
- Chariots: Three separate chariots for Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra, made of Sal and Segun wood, costing a total of fifty lakhs.
- Route: The Rath Yatra procession will start from the ISKCON Durgapur temple and proceed to the Akbar Road Girls High School ground.
Additional Information:
- The nine-day festival includes various rituals such as Gundicha Marjana, Hera Panchami, Bahuda Yatra, Suna Besha, and Niladri Bijay.
- ISKCON Durgapur also has daily aarti, bhajan, and kirtan sessions, along with special celebrations for Janmashtami and other Vaishnava festivals.
- Srila Prabhupada introduced the Rath Yatra festival to ISKCON centers worldwide, emphasizing its significance in spiritual upliftment.
- The Durgapur ISKCON temple is known for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere, offering a peaceful experience to visitors