RATHA YATRA 2011- On the Asadha Sukla dwitiya, after preliminary rituals the three deities, Jagannath, Balaram , Subhadra and Sudarshan are ushered in to their specially built decorated chariot ( Rath) parked near the Simhadwara in a ceremonial Pahandi procession. The Thakur Raja of Puri conducts the ceremonial chhera panhara on the three chariots. The chariot are pulled amidst loud speakers and playing of various musical instruments.

The chariots rumble through the Grand Road to reach the Gundicha Mandir, situated at a distance of 3 km north east of Sri Mandir. On the way the deities are offered Pankti, way side sacred offerings by heads of various Maths. The deities are ushered in to the Gundicha Tempple the next day and there they enjoy a week long sojourn. The ogs on the chariot spires are worshipped every day.
Hera Panchami is observed on the Shukla Panchami. The image of Goddess Lakshmi is ceremonially taken to Gundicha Temple where the chariots are anchored. She does not call on Jagannath, rather leaves the front yard of the Gundicha temple abruptly causing a little damage to Jagannath's chariot, Nandighosh. She come back to her temple via Hera Gouri Sahi.
On the eighth day the chariot are placed facing south west for resumption of their return journey next day.