Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has announced the full schedule of rituals for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and His siblings—Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra—which will be held on June 27 in the holy city of Puri.

The rituals on the auspicious day will begin early in the morning and continue throughout the day, culminating with the pulling of the grand chariots in the afternoon. Lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad are expected to participate in the sacred event.

Below is the detailed timeline of the day-long rituals:

Mangala Alati: 6:00 AM

Mailam: 6:10 AM

Tadapa Lagi & Rosha Homa: 6:30 AM

Abakasha: 7:00 AM

Surya Puja: 7:10 AM

Dwarapala Puja & Besha Sesha: 7:30 AM

Gopala Ballabha & Sakala Dhupa: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Rath Pratistha: 9:00 AM

Mangalarpana: 9:15 AM

The much-awaited Pahandi Bije—the grand procession of the deities from the temple to the chariots—will begin at 9:30 AM and continue until 12:30 PM.

Sri Madanmohan, Sri Ram, and Sri Krushna Bije: 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM

Chitalagi & Besha Sesha: 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Chhera Pahanra: 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Charamala Phita, Installation of Ghoda and Sarathi: 4:00 PM

The pulling of the chariots is scheduled to commence at 4:00 PM.