Tag: Rath Yatra

As per tradition, the Chaka Dera ritual is conducted on the occasion of 'Bhaunri Jatra,' the last day of the 'Bahara Chandan Yatra' of the deities.

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.

The beneficiaries of the Chariot parts were shortlisted in a meeting today which was attended by the SJTA administrator (ritual), officials of the Chariot Construction Committee and five senior members of the Srimandir Managing Committee.

The SJTA swung into action after receiving a letter from the Odia Language, Literature & Culture department wherein it was asked to constitute an advisory committee. 

The first chariot procession of the Lord of the Universe Mahaprabhu Jagannath kicked off on the streets of NYC in 1976, with assistance from the then 30-year-old emerging real-estate mogul in United States of America – Donald Trump.

Painting exhibition on Lord Jagnnath and Rath Yatra held in Puri. Exhibition showcases work by artists Biswamohan Rath & Rajnandini Mohapatra

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.

Ending their annual sojourn, Holy Trinity- Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra returned to the sanctum sanctorum of Puri Srimandir.

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.

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.

The nine-day annual sojourn of Lord Jagannath and His siblings ends today as deities will return to their abode in all glory and grandeur. Catch glimpses of Bahuda Yatra from the pilgrim town Puri.

Around 225 special trains were arranged for Rath Yatra Festival against the previously announced 205 special trains.

The love and devotion for Lord Jagannath is not limited by geographical boundaries. Devotees & Prabasi Odias or the Odia diaspora across the globe take part in the Rath Yatra celebrations. These images are from England’s first ever Shree Jagannath Temple in Bath, where devotees celebrated Rath Yatra. Devotees can be seen conducting the rituals for the 9-day journey the deities which is call the Rath Yatra.

It is believed that by getting a darshan of the deities during the day hours one gathers blessings but the same increases by ten times if the darshan is done during the Sandhya Dhupa ritual.