RATH YATRA

UBAC cordially invites you, your family, and your friends to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra 2026. An esteemed ISKCON priest from Gokula will be present to perform the sacred puja, invoking peace and blessings for the entire community. There is an open opportunity for anyone to bring and offer Bhog to the Lord, and everyone is invited to personally take part in the sacred Rath Parikrama chariot procession. To complete the festive experience, a variety of traditional, RathYatra-specific food items will be available for purchase, allowing you to relish authentic flavors with your loved ones.

 Date: Saturday, 18th July, 2026
 Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
 Venue: Kiwanis Shelter, 100 Bond Park Drive, Cary, NC 27513

Event Details

1:30 – 3:30 pm – Setup, decoration and Puja Prep

3:30 – 4:00 pm – Devotee gathering and mingling

4:00 – 5:00 pm – Puja (by ISKCON priest) and Bhog offering

4:30 – 5:00 pm – Naam-Sankirtan/bhajan (led by ISKCON Choier)

5:00 – 5:45 pm – Rath parikrama

5:45 – 6:15 pm – Prasad bitaran

5:45 – 7:00 pm – Rather Mela (food for purchase)

7:00 – 8:00 pm – Wrapup 

Invitation for bhog offering

If you want to offer bhog for lord Jagannath, Balaram ji and Subhadra mata, please contact us at ubacnc@gmail.com by Monday July 6th, 2026.