Chandan Yatra — ಮಹತ್ವ
A 42-day festival beginning on Akshaya Tritiya in which the deities of Puri Jagannath Temple are anointed with sandalwood paste to cool them through the hot Odia summer. It also marks the commencement of chariot construction for Rath Yatra, comprising 21 days of Bahara Chandana (outer) and 21 days of Bhitara Chandana (inner) ceremonies.
Chandan Yatra — FAQ
- Chandan Yatra ಎಂದರೇನು?
- A 42-day festival beginning on Akshaya Tritiya in which the deities of Puri Jagannath Temple are anointed with sandalwood paste to cool them through the hot Odia summer.
- Chandan Yatra 2026 ಯಾವಾಗ?
- 2026ರಲ್ಲಿ Chandan Yatra ಸೋಮವಾರ, ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ 20, 2026ರಂದು ಬರುತ್ತದೆ.
Upcoming Chandan Yatra Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Chandan Yatra is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| ಮೇ 9,2027 | ಭಾನುವಾರ | 07:40 am | — |