Snāna Yātrā (2026)

Before the Ratha-yātrā ceremony, Sri Jagannāth ji, Balabhadra ji and Subhadra ji are brought out of the altar and offered a grand bathing ceremony. The Skanda Purāna mentions that King Indradyumna arranged this ceremony when the Deities were first installed. After the bathing ceremony (snāna-yātrā), Lord Jagannātha apparently becomes sick. He is therefore moved to His private apartment, where no one can see Him until the Ratha-yātrā. Lord Chaitanya used to participate in the Snāna Yātrā festival.

Sunday, August 9, 2026

3:15 p.m. Dhupa Arati
3:30 p.m. Tulasi puja
3:45 p.m. Srila Prabhupada Guru puja
4:00 p.m. Bathing (Abhishek) of Sri Sri Jagannath, Baladeva, Subhadra
5:00 p.m. Sundara Arati
5:30 p.m. Class (main offering)
7:00 p.m. Prasadam Feast

Take the opportunity to bathe Lord Jagannātha.

For more information, please contact Jagannath Swami Dasa, Temple President at 707-426-4672 or 707-439-1990