Rath Yatra festival in Puri

TulsaisntFar · Jan 12th, 2007, 13:33

How do i know when this festival starts? I'll be up the bangladesh/calcutta area in mid june and i want to go down should i go by word of mouth, the weather or should i check online or in the papers?

SANJAY_DEL · Jan 12th, 2007, 14:37

The Rath Yatra is scheduled for 27th June.

See: http://www.orissatourism.gov.in/new/tourcal.htm

nayan · Jan 12th, 2007, 14:47

rath yatra is usually in the middle of july. This year its on 16th july.
The jagannath temple has its own website.
http://ws.ori.nic.in/jagannath/

other than that you will get news from the local people in bengal and orissa.

nayan · Jan 12th, 2007, 14:50

Sanjay, its on 16th july this year 2007. it was on 27th june last year.
wake up

TulsaisntFar · Jan 13th, 2007, 09:30

Can anyone tell me about the festival, and what to expect, is it definitely worth going to......should i book a hotel far far in advance or should i just show up? How will the weather be?

And also, hows the food in Orissa?

Thanks

nayan · Jan 15th, 2007, 11:40

please look into the sites of orissa tourism or jagannath temple. there is usually a webcast of last years celebration. there are lots of photos and descriptions too if you google rathyatra and puri.

as for first hand experience
crowd- enormous crowds from all over India. the hotels/guesthouses along badadanda (the main road for the rathyatra) gets booked months in advance just for the view from there balconies. (these hotels are neither sea facing nor very clean or posh)

weather- its smack inthe middle of the monsoons to expect a hot humid day with plenty of rains.

just a word of advice. This festival and the travel arrangenments you will have to make can get very chaotic. but you will enjoy it if you love large frenzied crowds and colours all around.

If you ask more specifically for some info maybe I can answer more "to the point".

nayan · Jan 15th, 2007, 11:46

Ok ... you asked about food....
As in any other tourist place/large town all kinds of food are available in Puri.... but best to stick to Indian..... Orissa cuisine has both veg and non veg(fish, chicken and mutton). But best to opt for a veg thali during the rathyatra... thats what all the pilgrims will be eating anyway.... Rice, dalma, mixed veg, papad and pickle will feel yummy after a long day of standing admidst jostling crowds....

rangers · Jan 15th, 2007, 16:54

Just call me when u decide to come for this festival.
Sanjay

zwala · Feb 28th, 2007, 23:28

Hi Tulaisntfar
How’s the planning going for your India trip?
I’m also heading to Puri for the Rath Yara, so we might meet up.
I’m actually organizing a group of travellers to get together for this. You might want to join us depending on your plans.
We’re looking at an 8 day trip that begins in Kolkata and heads down to Puri for the festival, including other highlights such as Konark, camping at Chilika Lake and a few excursions to rural villages of interest. One of us actually comes from Orissa, which helps facilitate things!
I’ll be happy to send you more information if you’re interested, just PM me.

skinnylatte · Apr 12th, 2007, 01:40

I'm there for the Rath Yatra too. Will be in Puri by the 9th of July and staying 'til around the 19th. We should have a IM Rath Yatra thread!

aivlysweetie · Apr 17th, 2007, 14:00

have you made your accomodation plans already for Puri? i'm re-doing my india itinerary since it will be monsoon season....wondering if it's difficult to find a place to stay yet.

thx

TulsaisntFar · Apr 17th, 2007, 14:07

ill be staying at the hotel Ghandara for the 15th, 16th, 17th and maybe 18th. Booking through e-mail was easy and they are listed in LP.

rangers · Apr 17th, 2007, 14:35

I will like to Invite every one who are coming to Puri for Car Festival to have a MEET at my place.
During the MEET we shall try to clear all Qs and Clarification on your visual confusions.

wish u miles of smiles
Sanjay

aivlysweetie · May 3rd, 2007, 21:36

I heard that people need to reserves seats on some of the rooftops in order to get a good view of the Rath Yatra. I'm wondering if anyone who will be there during this time knows about this? Or what you all are planning to do? Explore the festival from the ground?
I heard some seats can go from 1000rs and up. Just wondering what people are going to do. See you there!

rangers · May 8th, 2007, 14:54

Yes..they sell the rooftops in advance.The crazycrowds will defenitely surprise the new comers.the weather will be sticky.
If any one need this help..it can be worked out in advance.
am making a photosession on "making of chariots" and its really worth expriencing.

Jan 12th, 2007, 13:33	#1
TulsaisntFar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 163	Rath Yatra festival in Puri How do i know when this festival starts? I'll be up the bangladesh/calcutta area in mid june and i want to go down should i go by word of mouth, the weather or should i check online or in the papers?

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aivlysweetie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 135	Seats for Rath Yatra I heard that people need to reserves seats on some of the rooftops in order to get a good view of the Rath Yatra. I'm wondering if anyone who will be there during this time knows about this? Or what you all are planning to do? Explore the festival from the ground? I heard some seats can go from 1000rs and up. Just wondering what people are going to do. See you there!

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Jan 12th, 2007, 14:37	#2
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	The Rath Yatra is scheduled for 27th June. See: http://www.orissatourism.gov.in/new/tourcal.htm

Jan 12th, 2007, 14:47	#3
nayan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 698	rath yatra is usually in the middle of july. This year its on 16th july. The jagannath temple has its own website. http://ws.ori.nic.in/jagannath/ other than that you will get news from the local people in bengal and orissa.

Jan 12th, 2007, 14:50	#4
nayan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 698	Sanjay, its on 16th july this year 2007. it was on 27th june last year. wake up

Jan 13th, 2007, 09:30	#5
TulsaisntFar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 163	Can anyone tell me about the festival, and what to expect, is it definitely worth going to......should i book a hotel far far in advance or should i just show up? How will the weather be? And also, hows the food in Orissa? Thanks

Jan 15th, 2007, 11:40	#6
nayan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 698	please look into the sites of orissa tourism or jagannath temple. there is usually a webcast of last years celebration. there are lots of photos and descriptions too if you google rathyatra and puri. as for first hand experience crowd- enormous crowds from all over India. the hotels/guesthouses along badadanda (the main road for the rathyatra) gets booked months in advance just for the view from there balconies. (these hotels are neither sea facing nor very clean or posh) weather- its smack inthe middle of the monsoons to expect a hot humid day with plenty of rains. just a word of advice. This festival and the travel arrangenments you will have to make can get very chaotic. but you will enjoy it if you love large frenzied crowds and colours all around. If you ask more specifically for some info maybe I can answer more "to the point".

Jan 15th, 2007, 11:46	#7
nayan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 698	Ok ... you asked about food.... As in any other tourist place/large town all kinds of food are available in Puri.... but best to stick to Indian..... Orissa cuisine has both veg and non veg(fish, chicken and mutton). But best to opt for a veg thali during the rathyatra... thats what all the pilgrims will be eating anyway.... Rice, dalma, mixed veg, papad and pickle will feel yummy after a long day of standing admidst jostling crowds....

Jan 15th, 2007, 16:54	#8
rangers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India Posts: 450	Just call me when u decide to come for this festival. Sanjay

Feb 28th, 2007, 23:28	#9
zwala Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 36	Hi Tulaisntfar How’s the planning going for your India trip? I’m also heading to Puri for the Rath Yara, so we might meet up. I’m actually organizing a group of travellers to get together for this. You might want to join us depending on your plans. We’re looking at an 8 day trip that begins in Kolkata and heads down to Puri for the festival, including other highlights such as Konark, camping at Chilika Lake and a few excursions to rural villages of interest. One of us actually comes from Orissa, which helps facilitate things! I’ll be happy to send you more information if you’re interested, just PM me.

Apr 12th, 2007, 01:40	#10
skinnylatte kungfu fighting dhaba wallah Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 269	I'm there for the Rath Yatra too. Will be in Puri by the 9th of July and staying 'til around the 19th. We should have a IM Rath Yatra thread!

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aivlysweetie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Davis, CA Posts: 135	have you made your accomodation plans already for Puri? i'm re-doing my india itinerary since it will be monsoon season....wondering if it's difficult to find a place to stay yet. thx

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Apr 17th, 2007, 14:07	#12
TulsaisntFar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 163	ill be staying at the hotel Ghandara for the 15th, 16th, 17th and maybe 18th. Booking through e-mail was easy and they are listed in LP.

Apr 17th, 2007, 14:35	#13
rangers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India Posts: 450	I will like to Invite every one who are coming to Puri for Car Festival to have a MEET at my place. During the MEET we shall try to clear all Qs and Clarification on your visual confusions. wish u miles of smiles Sanjay

May 8th, 2007, 14:54	#15
rangers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India Posts: 450	Yes..they sell the rooftops in advance.The crazycrowds will defenitely surprise the new comers.the weather will be sticky. If any one need this help..it can be worked out in advance. am making a photosession on "making of chariots" and its really worth expriencing.