Jagannath Rath Yatra Mantras & Prayers
Rath Yatra (रथ यात्रा) is the grand Chariot Festival of Lord Jagannath, held every year in the month of Ashadha at Puri, when Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra ride out on three towering chariots. Pulling the rath is one of the most auspicious acts a devotee can perform. These are the mantras and prayers to chant during Rath Yatra with the joyful call of "Jai Jagannath".
Hare Krishna Mahamantra
Jagannath is Sri Krishna himself, so the Hare Krishna Mahamantra is the heart of Rath Yatra. Devotees sing it in sankirtan as they pull the chariot through the streets.
Krishna Chalisa
The 40-verse hymn to Lord Krishna, recited to invoke the blessings of Jagannath, the Lord of the Universe, on his festival day.
Achyutam Keshavam
This melodious Krishna bhajan — "Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram" — is perfect for the devotional mood of the Rath Yatra procession.
Jagannath Aarti — Om Jai Jagdish Hare
The universal Vishnu aarti sung before and after the Rath Yatra and at the Gundicha temple — show the lamp to the Lord with full devotion.
Vishnu Sahasranama
The thousand names of Vishnu — reciting them on Rath Yatra honours Jagannath as the Supreme Lord and brings comprehensive blessings.