Yatra Schedule 2026

 

Yatra Schedule - Tentative tiny.cc/Yatra-Schedule Please note that the schedule can change at short notice depending on weather and other conditions. REGISTRATION at 4 PM IST:  In the Banquet Hall located  in the basement of Niladri Premium Hotel
Sri Ksetra Jagannatha Puri - A typical day
Tulasi Puja			5:30 am - 6:30 am
Japa Circle			6:00 am - 7:00 am
Guru Puja			7:00 am - 7:15 am
Srimad Bhagavatam Class			7:15 am - 8:15 am
Breakfast Prasadam			8:15 am - 9:15 am
Depart for Parikrama (Can vary)			9:30 am
Lunch Prasadam			2:00 pm
Evening Class			4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Dinner Prasadam			6:30 pm
Parikrama Plan
Date	Place		Transport	Comments
Sunday Feb 15, 2025	Hotel.  (Arrival Day) Check-In after 2 pm.		Not Applicable	Arrival Day.  Welcome at 5 pm
Monday Feb 16, 2025	Hari Dasa Thakura Samadhi		Toto or Bus	Bus or Toto TBD
Tuesday Feb 17, 2025	Tota Gopinath Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Sarawati Thakura’s   Bhajan Kutir		Toto
Wednesday Feb 18, 2025	Harinama in front of Lord Jagannath temple Siddha Bakul		Toto	Walk for some part near the temple
Thursday Feb 19, 2025	Dandabhanga Gopinath with Harinam at the bus stand on the way		Bus
Friday Feb 20, 2025	Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya’s  Home Gambhira		Toto
Saturday Feb 21, 2025	Departure Day.  Those joining phase 2 will fly to Delhi.
Note:   Japa Circle could include japa walk by the ocean.

Sri Dhama Vrndavana  - A typical day
Tulasi Puja			5:30 am - 6:30 am
Japa Circle			6:00 am - 6:55 am
Guru Puja			7:00 am - 7:20 am
Srimad Bhagavatam Class			7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast Prasadam			8:35 am - 9:15 am
Depart for Parikrama			9:15 am  (some days will be much earlier)
Lunch Prasadam			2:00 pm
Evening Class			4:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Dinner Prasadam			6:30 pm
Parikrama Plan
Date	Place		Transport	Comments
Saturday Feb 21, 2025	No formal program.   Yatris from Puri will be arriving around 7 pm		Not Applicable	Arrival Day.
Sunday Feb 22, 2025	Ter Kadamba and Vrnda Kunda		Bus	Early breakfast Depart at 8:30 am
Monday Feb 23, 2025	Vrindavan Goswami Temple Darshans		eRickshaw	Leave at 5:30 am sharp. No evening program  devotees can shop!
Tuesday Feb 24, 2025	Gokul (Brahman Ghat and Raman Reti)		Bus	Leave at 6 am.
Wednesday Feb 25, 2025	Govardhana Parikrama		Bus + eRickshaw	Depart from hotel at  5:30 am
Thursday Feb 26, 2025	Chaksauli Village - Citra Sakhi		Bus	Leave at 8:30 am
Friday Feb 27, 2025	Departure Day  (Amalaki Ekadasi)
Note  Arrival Day:  There could be something impromptu Vrndavana:

2026 Yatra - The Journey Begins

 

Day 1 — The Journey Begins

Kolkata to Bhubaneswar… then onward to Sri Jagannath Puri

Dear Devotees, Dandavat Pranams. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

Today marks the beginning of our Pilgrimage of the Heart 2026 — not yet in the holy dham, but on the sacred path leading us there.

We begin our journey from Kolkata, traveling to Bhubaneswar, and then onward to Sri Jagannath Puri Dhama, the merciful abode of Lord Jagannath — the Lord of the Universe.

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The Pilgrimage Begins Before Arrival

Although we have not yet reached Puri, the Yatra has already begun… in our hearts.

Pilgrimage is not only about arriving at a holy place — it begins the moment we leave behind our routines, comforts, and distractions, and turn our consciousness toward the Lord.

Every step of travel…

Every mile covered…

Every moment of anticipation…

is part of the purification.

There is a beautiful mood of waiting and longing — preparing ourselves inwardly before entering the sacred Dhama.

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The Vision for Pilgrimage of the Heart 2026

H.G. Vaisesika Prabhu’s vision for the 2026 Yatra is to encourage increased Sankirtana in service of the Dhama. With this intention, this year’s pilgrimage is centered not only on visiting holy places, but on actively serving together in a spirit of devotion.

The Yatra will include:

• Harinama Sankirtana

• Book Distribution

• Prasadam Distribution

• Ongoing Krsna Katha

• Visits to Holy Places

This beautiful focus reminds us that pilgrimage is not just about receiving mercy — but also about sharing mercy.

Many devotees who attended previous yatras have described their experiences as life-transforming, filled with deep realizations and unforgettable memories in the association of senior devotees. Hearing this fills our hearts with gratitude and anticipation for what lies ahead.

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Mood of Anticipation

There is something deeply special about this stage of the journey — when we are traveling toward the Dhama but have not yet arrived.

Some are chanting quietly.

Some are reflecting on personal intentions.

Some are praying for purification.

Some are simply feeling grateful to be given this opportunity.

We are moving closer — not just geographically, but spiritually.

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Inner Preparation

Before entering the Dhama, we prepare ourselves inwardly:

• to come with humility

• to serve rather than enjoy

• to receive mercy, not demand experience

• to walk gently in sacred land

We pray that when we finally behold Lord Jagannath, our hearts will be ready.

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Traveling Toward Mercy

Soon we will reach Bhubaneswar… and from there continue toward the ocean breeze, the temple flags, and the compassionate glance of Lord Jagannath.

The Dhama is waiting.

But more importantly — the Lord is waiting.

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Prayer

May this journey purify our intentions.

May every mile bring remembrance of Krishna.

May we arrive not only with our bodies… but with surrendered hearts.

Tomorrow — Jagannath Puri.

Jaya Jagannath!

Jaya Srila Prabhupada!