Rath Yatra News Updates

The rituals began after the Biswakarma and other Maharana servitors brought the divine garland of consent (Agyan Mala) from Goddess Charchika in front of Srimandir before commencing the chariot construction as per the Vedic rituals at the Ratha Khala on the Bada Danda.

Wood for construction of chariots for Rath Yatra are arriving in Puri in phases. The construction of Raths will begin from the day of Akshay Tritiya on April 22. On the other hand, slicing of rough wood logs for chariot carving has begun in Cuttack. This year, the Rath Yatra festivities in Puri will begin from June 20. Wood logs required for chariots are sliced and kept ready for construction at Ratha Khala.

The return of the sibling deities to their holy abode Srimandir marks the end of the annual sojourn of the Lords. The final ritual conducted during Rath Yatra is Niladri Bije, the return of the deities back to sanctum sanctorum.

A day after Suna Besha (golden attire ritual), Lord Jagannath and His siblings are offered the Adhara Pana, a rich sweet drink made up of an assortment of milk, banana, cheese, black pepper, nutmeg, camphor and other ingredients and spices.

Odisha’s iconic sweet Rasagola assumes a special place in Jagannath culture, especially in Rath Yatra. On the last day of Rath Yatra festival, Goddess Laxmi is offered Rasagola as bhog as part of the age-old Niladri Bije rituals.

After a gap of two years, the entire extravaganza beginning from Gundicha Jatra to Bahuda and Suna Besha was carried out in the presence of devotees.

Earlier, 12 clay pots were used for the purpose. However, servitors now reduced the number of pots to nine to serve the pana.

Rath Yatra In Puri - Adhara Pana Rituals Today

The Holy siblings – Mahaprabhu Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra – dazzled in golden attire atop their chariots during Suna Besha ritual, also known as the Rajadhiraja Besha, today (July 10). Catch a few glimpses of the iconic ritual as Trinity receives a golden makeover.

After getting information, a team of railway officials from Paradip reached the spot and restored the chariot. 

The most iconic avatar of the Lord of the Universe will be witnessed by the mortal eyes in a lavish ritual called 'Suna Besha' in Puri today. Suna

A dispute rose between Biswanath Mishra and Manoranjan Mishra at the Mausi Maa temple over conducting the customary Poda Pitha ritual which led to a scuffle. The situation turned so serious, that it resulted in breaking of the Poda Pitha container (Handi).

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