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Bahuda Yatra, or Return Car Festival, is return journey of the deities Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra from Gundicha Temple back to the Jagannath Temple, after a nine-day sojourn.
Suna Besha is celebrated on special days like Kartik Purnima, Dola Purnima, Kumar Purnima, and Vijaya Dashami. The grandest celebration, however, occurs on the 11th lunar day of the Ashadh month during Ratha Yatra, when the deities are dressed in gold on their chariots.
The Adhara Pana ritual is a unique offering made to the deities (Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra) on their chariots during the Rath Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha. It involves offering a sweet drink in large, open-mouth clay pots that are positioned to touch the deities' lips, hence the name "Adhara" (lips) and "Pana" (sweet drink). The drink is not meant for human consumption; it's believed to be consumed by spirits and ghostly bodies following the deities, who are then believed to attain liberation.
Niladri Bije marks the conclusion of the Rath Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha, when the deities - Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra – return to the main temple, Srimandir, from the Gundicha temple. This ritual is also known for the "Rasagola Day" tradition where Lord Jagannath pacifies Goddess Lakshmi with rasagolas to be allowed entry into the temple.
Rath Yatra, one of the most iconic and sacred festivals of Odisha, is celebrated with immense devotion and grandeur in the coastal town of Puri. Held annually, the festival marks the ceremonial journey of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple in majestic chariots. Millions of devotees throng the Bada Danda to pull the chariots, believing it to be a divine act of service. The vibrant procession, rhythmic chants, and deep spiritual fervor transform the entire town into a sea of devotion. The Rath Yatra not only reflects Odisha’s rich cultural heritage but also symbolises unity, equality, and the bond between the divine and the devotee.
Puri gears up for the grand Rath Yatra with tight security and elaborate arrangements, expecting lakhs of devotees. The deities' Nabajouban Darshan marks the prelude to the chariot pulling at 4 pm Friday.
Odisha Crime Branch warns of online hotel booking scams targeting Rath Yatra pilgrims in Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack, advising precautions and reporting to Cyber Crime Helpline 1930.
A day before Rath Yatra, Puri witnessed Nabajouban Darshan and Netrotsav at Shree Jagannath Temple, marking the deities' reappearance after 15 days of Anasara.
An overwhelming aura of devotion has enveloped the sacred Bada Danda in Puri as Lord Jagannath, along with His divine siblings, embark on the much-anticipated
The Puri Rath Yatra, celebrated on June 27 this year, is a nine-day spiritual festival marking Lord Jagannath's journey with siblings. Key rituals include Pahandi and Chhera Pahanra, with devotees believing in liberation from rebirth.
Discover 10 fascinating facts about Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, highlighting its unique spiritual and architectural wonders ahead of the Rath Yatra.
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has released the detailed schedule for the Rath Yatra rituals on June 27, including Mangala Alati at 6 am and chariot pulling at 4 pm.
As Puri gears up for the grand Rath Yatra on July 27, the festival's rich history dating back to the 13th century under the Ganga dynasty highlights its deep spiritual and cultural roots in Odisha and Hindu tradition.
