Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Golden Broom Cleaning Ritual and Its Spiritual Significance

During the 2025 Jagannath Rath Yatra, the ceremonial cleaning with a golden broom will take place once again. Discover the deep religious meaning behind this unique tradition and why it holds special importance in the yatra.

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 The golden broom has special significance in Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025. It is taken out on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month which is on 27 June 2025 this year. Before the journey, the descendants of the kings clean with a broom with a golden handle.

Rath Yatra (Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025) in Puri, Odisha is taken out on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month. This grand event is going to be held on 27 June 2025 (Rath Yatra date) this year. During this time there will be many such traditions, which you will be surprised to see and know.

One of these is cleaning with a golden handle broom before the journey. This tradition has been followed for many years. According to beliefs, no person can clean with this broom. Only the descendants of the kings participate in this ritual.

Gold is precious, auspicious and sweeping the path with a broom made of this metal is considered a symbol of auspiciousness. It is believed that by doing this, gratitude is expressed to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra. It is expressed that the devotee is ready to offer the best of his/her side at the feet of the Lord. Also, his/her path is completely cleaned and purified.