July 24, 2026

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Chariots roll home as Rath Yatra ends

Dhaka's nine-day Rath Yatra, the Hindu Chariot Festival, came to a close on Friday, as Lord Jagannath's chariot procession returned from Dhakeshwari National Temple to ISKCON's Swamibagh temple, where the festivities had begun on Jul 16.

A vibrant procession sets off from Dhakeshwari National Temple to mark the return chariot festival on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

A vibrant procession sets off from Dhakeshwari National Temple to mark the return chariot festival on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Devotees pull the return chariot on Friday, Jul 24, 2026, bringing this year's Rath Yatra celebrations to a close. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Devotees pull the return chariot on Friday, Jul 24, 2026, bringing this year's Rath Yatra celebrations to a close. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Devotees pull the return chariot on Friday, Jul 24, 2026, bringing this year's Rath Yatra celebrations to a close. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Devotees pull the return chariot on Friday, Jul 24, 2026, bringing this year's Rath Yatra celebrations to a close. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Idols of Lord Jagannath, Subhadra and Balaram adorn the return chariot during the procession on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Idols of Lord Jagannath, Subhadra and Balaram adorn the return chariot during the procession on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Idols of Lord Jagannath, Subhadra and Balaram adorn the return chariot during the procession on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Idols of Lord Jagannath, Subhadra and Balaram adorn the return chariot during the procession on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Thousands of Hindu devotees join the return chariot procession from Dhakeshwari National Temple on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Thousands of Hindu devotees join the return chariot procession from Dhakeshwari National Temple on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Singing, dancing and devotional chants fill the streets as the return chariot travels from Dhakeshwari National Temple to ISKCON's Swamibagh temple on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Singing, dancing and devotional chants fill the streets as the return chariot travels from Dhakeshwari National Temple to ISKCON's Swamibagh temple on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Singing, dancing and devotional chants fill the streets as the return chariot travels from Dhakeshwari National Temple to ISKCON's Swamibagh temple on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Singing, dancing and devotional chants fill the streets as the return chariot travels from Dhakeshwari National Temple to ISKCON's Swamibagh temple on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Devotees pull the chariot with ropes as the procession winds through the capital on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Devotees pull the chariot with ropes as the procession winds through the capital on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Thousands of Hindu devotees join the return chariot procession from Dhakeshwari National Temple on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Thousands of Hindu devotees join the return chariot procession from Dhakeshwari National Temple on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Singing, dancing and devotional chants fill the streets as the return chariot travels from Dhakeshwari National Temple to ISKCON's Swamibagh temple on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Singing, dancing and devotional chants fill the streets as the return chariot travels from Dhakeshwari National Temple to ISKCON's Swamibagh temple on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Devotees of all ages take part in the return Rath Yatra in Dhaka on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Devotees of all ages take part in the return Rath Yatra in Dhaka on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Devotees of all ages take part in the return Rath Yatra in Dhaka on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Devotees of all ages take part in the return Rath Yatra in Dhaka on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Prasad, food offered in worship, is distributed among devotees during the return chariot festival in Dhaka on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Prasad, food offered in worship, is distributed among devotees during the return chariot festival in Dhaka on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Security is tightened along the route as the return chariot procession passes through Dhaka on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Security is tightened along the route as the return chariot procession passes through Dhaka on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Security is tightened along the route as the return chariot procession passes through Dhaka on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

Security is tightened along the route as the return chariot procession passes through Dhaka on Friday, Jul 24, 2026. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

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Published : 24 Jul 2026, 08:54 PM

Updated : 24 Jul 2026, 08:54 PM

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