Lord Jagannath’s Snana Yatra, a heavenly ritual materialised on earth

Scriptures say this is the day when Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra were born.

Lord Jagannath’s Snana Yatra, a heavenly ritual materialised on earth

Lord Jagannath, the presiding deity of Srimandir in Puri along with His siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, enjoys a score of services. Snana Yatra or Deva Snana Purnima or Mancha Snana is one of them. 

In fact, this is the first of the 12 major festivals associated with the Trinity. Scriptures say this is the day when Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra were born. Therefore, this is the birth festival of the Lord.