An enormous Hindu celebration known as the Ratha Yatra is held annually at the renowned Jagannatha temple in Puri, Odisha, India. Kashi/ Varanasi also celebrate this Hindu festival in Jagannatha temple located in the area of Varanasi Known as Ravindrapuri Rd, Near Assi Ghat, Anandbagh, Bhelupur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221010. As per Hindu Lunar calendar, the Hindi date of the Ratha Yatra, is “Dwitiya Tithi” during “Shukla Paksha” in the month of “Ashada“. According to the Gregorian calendar, it currently on 27th June 2025.

An example of a traditional “bhog” for Lord Jagannath is the NANKHATAI, a type of desi cookie. Nankhatai is mandatory for those attending the Rathyatra Mela. They return it as prasa for their loved ones after presenting it to the Gog Jagannatha.