Return Rathayatra
ISKCONAlso known as: Bahuda Yatra
Return Rathayatra
About Return Rathayatra
Return Rathayatra, also known as Bahuda Yatra, is the grand return journey of Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra from the Gundica Temple to the main Jagannath Temple in Puri.
During the return journey, the Deities stop at the Mausima Temple (the temple of their aunt) for a brief rest.
In ISKCON, the Return Rathayatra is celebrated with the same grandeur as the initial festival.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
The day is celebrated with the return chariot procession, kirtan, and the distribution of Mahaprasadam.
- Rise early and participate in the return procession.
- Pull the chariots with devotion and chant the Holy Names.
- Stop at the Mausima Temple for prayers and prasad.
- Distribute and accept Mahaprasadam upon arrival at the main temple.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Bahuda Yatra is the return journey of the Deities from the Gundica Temple to the main Jagannath Temple.
The Mausima Temple is the temple of the Deities' aunt, and the stop is a brief rest during the return journey.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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