Chandan Yatra or Chandan Jatra, popularly known as Chandan Mahotsava, is one of the major festivals held at Puri Jagannath Temple in Orissa. In 2023, Chandan Yatra date is April 22. Chandan Yatra is celebrated on Akshaya Tritiya day during which the holy rituals for annual Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra are begun. Chandan Mahotsava is continued […]
Chandan Yatra
Akshaya Tritiya 2020 | Akha Teej
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej or Akha Trij is an auspicious day in Hindu Astrology. In 2020, Akshaya Tritiya date is April 26, Sunday. Also known as one of the Sade Teen Muhurats (3 and half best muhurthams in Hinduism), Akshaya Tritiya is also considered auspicious day for buying gold, silver, vehicles, home […]
Chandan Jatra on Akshay Trutiya
Chandan Jatra, also spelt as Chandan yatra, is a 21-day festival celebrated from Akshay Trutiya in Puri Jagannath Temple. This is one of the most celebrated festivals in Puri temple after Jagannath Rath yatra. The Outer Chandan yatra (Bahar Chandan Yatra) is performed for first 21 days in 42-day Chandan Jatra. As part of Bahar […]