Nagarjuna Besha Of Lord Jagannath: Live Updates From Puri
Nagarjuna Besha Concludes

Nagarjuna Besha Concludes

Nagarjuna Besha of Lord Balabhadra and Mahaprabhu Jagannath concludes in Puri Srimandir, informs Collector Balwant Singh.

#Puri collector Balwant Singh informs about the conclusion of #NagarjunaBesha of Lord Balabhadra & Mahaprabhu Jagannath.#NagarjunaBeshaWithOTV #Odisha pic.twitter.com/daRy0IELxR

— OTV (@otvnews) November 27, 2020

Classical Dancers At Lord’s Service

We feel blessed – At Lord’s service, classical dancers dip in complete devotion as they say it’s an instance of great good fortune to witness the divine ritual proceedings & get a chance to perform for the Holy Trinity at #Puri Badadanda.#NagarjunaBesha #NagarjunaBeshaWithOTV pic.twitter.com/TXIsbmCxsV

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Nagarjuna Besha Delayed By 3 Hours

The rare Nagarjuna Besha of Lord Jagannath was delayed by almost 3 hours following some dispute between Bhandar Mekap, Khuntia and Singhari over gold ornaments. Reportedly, a controversy also erupted over engagement of more number of servitors for the rituals. The Besha rituals which were scheduled to kick-off at 4:45 AM began at 7 AM after the intervention of administration.

Servitors narrate their experience of taking part in once-in-a-generation Nagarjuna Besha of Lord Jagannath & explain its importance. pic.twitter.com/unUrqkyKXh

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Nagarjuna Besha Decoration Of Lords Commences

Nagarjuna Besha decoration of Bada Thakura Balabhadra & Mahaprabhu Jagannath begins at Puri Srimandir.

The deities are being dressed as Naga warriors with golden weapons including arrows, bows, Hala (plough), Chakra (wheel), Musala (mace), dagger and knife#NagarjunaBesha pic.twitter.com/HCatHiJjna

— OTV (@otvnews) November 26, 2020

Mailam Niti Of Holy Trinity Underway, Nagarjuna Besha To Begin Shortly

With arrival of special Naga attires for the Besha rituals, morning nitis of Holy Trinity begin at #Puri Jagannath Temple. After completion of Abakash Niti, the dressing up of the deities called Mailam underway

Decoration of the Lords with the #NagarjunaBesha will begin shortly pic.twitter.com/jgWSGy9eRk

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Nagarjuna Besha Attires Reach Puri Srimandir

#Puri reverberates with the sounds of ghanta, kahali, mahuri, bells & 'Jay Jagannath' chantings.

Besha procession for the attire rituals of Lord Jagannath & his elder sibling Lord Balabhadra taken en route to Srimandir#NagarjunaBesha #Odisha pic.twitter.com/OFfLFWrNSt

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Grand Procession To Fetch Besha Costumes Of Lords Begins

#NagarjunaBesha of Lord Jagannath in Puri –

Servitors embark on a grand procession from Harachandi Sahi to fetch the makeup costumes of the Lords to Srimandir amidst full spiritual fervour, beating of gongs, artistic display of dance by Devadasis & blowing of conches pic.twitter.com/8Nebf5beDL

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Both Lord Jagannath & Balabhadra will wear tiger-striped velvet clothes, head gear called Handia.

Various groups of servitors – Bhitarichha, Taluchha Mohapatra, Puspalaka, Sinhari, Khuntia, and Mekap will take part in the make-up rituals at Srimandir#NagarjunaBesha #Odisha

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Puja Of Nagarjuna Besha Costumes & Weapons Begins

Spirituality reverberates in #Puri as Nagarjuna Besha rituals of Bada Thakura Balabhadra & Mahaprabhu Jagannath commences.

All types of attire, weapons, ornaments like Sri Bhuja, Sri Payara, Nakuasi, Karna Kundala adorned on the body of Lord Balabhadra & Jagannath are prepared by Chakrakot Khuntia servitors.

The ritual witnesses the Lords in form of huntsmen dressed as warriors

Spirituality reverberates in #Puri as Nagarjuna Besha rituals of Bada Thakura Balabhadra & Mahaprabhu Jagannath commences.#NagarjunaBeshaWithOTV #Odisha pic.twitter.com/bqiXSJqpBg

— OTV (@otvnews) November 26, 2020

Nagarjuna Besha Rituals of Lord Jagannath to begin shortly.

Costume materials & 16 different types of traditional weapons for embellishing the Holy Trinity to be brought to Srimandir from Harachandi Sahi in a grand procession

Process of bedecking will complete by 7 am

#Puri: Rituals of #NagarjunaBesha of Lord Jagannath to begin at 2 am

Costume materials & 16 different types of traditional weapons for embellishing the Holy Trinity to be brought to Srimandir from Harachandi Sahi in a grand procession

Process of bedecking will complete by 7 am pic.twitter.com/wv0QMJRSw1

— OTV (@otvnews) November 26, 2020