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Sri Ratha Yatra – Volunteer Seva 2026

Jagannath Ratha Yatra | Seva with Devotion

Offer your heart and hands in service to the Lord of the Universe. Join thousands of devotees in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, for the grandest spiritual chariot festival of the year. Register as a volunteer today and make your life divine.

Sacred Celebration

The Divine Journey of Lord Jagannatha

The Sri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra is an ancient and glorious festival of devotion, love, and community. Originating in Sri Kshetras, Puri, this sacred chariot procession represents the Lord's longing to visit His devotees. It is said that even a slight touch of the chariot's ropes or offering service during the procession clears lifetime karmic bonds and grants immense spiritual liberation.

Ananda Tirumala Devasthanam is bringing this grand celebration to Gachibowli, Hyderabad. Pulling the massive chariot, distributing sacred Mahaprasadam, and managing the path is only possible through the dedication of selfless volunteers. Come, step forward and participate in this transcendental legacy.

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Yatra Procession Route

Track the divine progression of Lord Jagannatha's chariot. See the key stop points and plan your reporting time accordingly.

Ratha Seva 2026
4:00 PM

Rolling Hills (Start)

Procession departs Rolling Hills with traditional chants and aarati.

5:00 PM

Radisson Hotel

First major offering point. Flowers, fruits, and water seva.

6:15 PM

DLF Road

Evening prayers and large-scale Mahaprasadam distribution.

6:15 PM

Indra Nagar

Short halt for Harinam Sankirtan and community flower offerings.

7:30 PM

Burugupalli Residency

Night rest stop. Devotional bhajans and crowd hydration squad.

8:30 PM

Ananda Tirumala Devasthanam (End)

Final arrival of the Ratha. Sandhya Aarati & volunteer clean-up.

Seva Opportunities

Select the area of service where you wish to dedicate your skills and time. Every task is an offering of pure devotion.

Wheel Protection Seva

Form the sacred coordination lines to secure the chariot ropes. Guide and pull the Ratha alongside thousands of devotees safely.

Prasadam Distribution

Assist in arranging, packing, and distributing sacred Mahaprasadam boxes and drinking water at multiple waypoints along the route.

Crowd & Route Management

Maintain the sacred cordon buffer around the chariot, manage route junctions, and coordinate guide ropes to avoid congestion.

Placard Seva

Support the decoration squad. Prepare floral garlands, arrange altar details on the chariot canopy, and clean the Ratha decks.

Register as a Volunteering

Join our volunteering team to support for smooth execution of the festival.

Thank you for your seva! 🙏

Your Ratha Yatra volunteer interest has been registered. We have saved your preference. Our temple Seva Desk will contact you on WhatsApp (+91 93917 72358) to add you to the coordination group.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common queries regarding volunteer registration, coordination, and dress code.

Volunteers must be 15 years of age or older. Candidates under 18 must have parental consent to join procession duties. Younger children are welcome to participate in the procession alongside their families but cannot be assigned to coordination roles.
Yes, as this is a sacred temple festival, we strictly request all volunteers to wear **traditional Indian wear**. Men can wear Dhoti-Kurta or Pyjama-Kurta. Women are requested to wear Saree or Salwar Kameez. Strictly avoid wearing shorts, t-shirts, or western casuals during the seva.
Once registered, you will receive a WhatsApp verification call/message. Approved volunteers will be added to the **ATD Ratha Yatra WhatsApp coordination group** 3 days prior to the event, where specific reporting times, waypoint leaders, and badge details will be shared.