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FestivalRath Yatra in Puri
Puri Rath Yatra (June/July) draws 1 million+ pilgrims — one of the largest religious gatherings on earth. The Jagannath chariots are pulled down the Grand Road. Hotels are impossible to find; book a year ahead or avoid these dates.
Can fall in June or July. Exact dates change year to year — confirm them before booking.
Where to see it
Around the same time
Other festivals that can fall in June or July.