A nine-day Rath Yatra festival, a major Hindu religious celebration, began in Naogaon district today with colorful festivities and a ceremonial chariot procession.
A nine-day Rath Yatra festival, one of the major religious celebrations of the Hindu community, began in Naogaon district today (July 16, 2026) with colorful festivities. The procession was inaugurated at 10am under the auspices of the Sri Sri Bura Kali Mata Temple Committee.
Accompanied by traditional drums, conch shells and ululation, the idols of Lord Jagannath, Balaram and Subhadra were taken in a ceremonial chariot procession. The procession started from the Old Goruhati area of the town and concluded at the Sri Sri Bura Kali Mata Temple.
Naogaon District BNP General Secretary Mamunur Rahman Ripon, Sri Sri Bura Kali Mata Temple Committee President Nirod Baran Saha Chandan, local dignitaries and thousands of devotees were present during the inauguration. Harinam Sankirtan and recitations from the Bhagavad Gita were held before the procession, with prayers for world peace and the well-being of humanity.
The Rath Yatra festival is an important part of the religious and cultural heritage of Naogaon district, which is home to diverse communities. The festival brings together people from across the district, including residents of Atrai and neighboring upazilas, in a spirit of harmony and celebration.