Ceremony
Hera Panchami
20 July 2026 · Goddess Lakshmi, angry at being left behind, visits Gundicha Temple and symbolically breaks a piece of Lord Jagannath's chariot.
Ceremony
About This Event
Festival overview
Hera Panchami (the fifth day after Rath Yatra) is a unique and dramatic ceremony. Goddess Lakshmi, upset that Lord Jagannath left her behind, sends her messenger to the Gundicha Temple. In a symbolic act of displeasure, a piece of Lord Jagannath's chariot (the Nandighosa) is ritually broken. This festival reflects the deeply human and emotional nature of the relationship between devotees, the goddess, and the Lord.
Date
20 July 2026
Location
Shree Jagannatha Temple Sydney, Unit 29/5 Gladstone Rd, Castle Hill NSW 2154
Event timings
Detailed timings will be announced soon.
Schedule
Event timeline
A multi-day schedule will appear here when detailed program data is added in Notion.