With Ratha Jatra drawing to a close, the Holy Trinity returned to their sanctum sanctorum in Puri Srimandir during Niladri Bije.
Rituals underway for the Niladri Bije of Lord Jagannath and Sibling deities.
Lord Balabhadra being taken into the Puri Srimandir in Goti Pahandi as a part of Ratha Jatra’s Niladri Bije ritual.
Lord Jagannath concluded his 9-day soujourn to His aunt’s place and returned to Puri Srimandir during Bahuda Jatra.
Chariot pulling of ‘Taladhwaja’ chariot of Lord Balabhadra began ahead of schedule during Bahuda Jatra which marks the conclusion of the Holy Trinity’s 9-day sojourn.
Puri Gajapati Maharaj Dibyasingha Deb conducts Chhera Panhara on Chariots ahead of the Holy Trinity’s return to Puri Srimandir in Bahuda Jatra.
Lord Jagannath being taken to the Chariot in Pahandi ritual as the Holy Trinity began their return journey to Puri Srimandir in Bahuda Jatra today.
Lord Sudarshan & Balabhadra being taken to the Chariot in Pahandi ritual as Lord Jagannath & His siblings began their return journey to Puri Srimandir in Bahuda Jatra today.
This special treat is a slice of ‘Poda Pitha’ made with special ingredients, spices and technique. This is one of the key traditions of the Bahuda Jatra wherein Goddess Mausi Maa lovingly serves the special Poda Pitha to the Holy Trinity upon their arrival at the temple. But why does Lord Jagannath stop by the Mausi Maa temple every year during his return to the Puri Srimandir to have this delicious Poda Pitha?
The Puri Police has reportedly detained 10 persons on charges of violating the curfew imposed in the holy town during the Ratha Jatra celebrations. Among the 10 persons detained were two ISKCON devotees - Atul Krishna and Govind Krsna Das who hail from Kurukhetra, Haryana.
Amid the ongoing Covid19 pandemic, conduct of Rath Yatra has been restricted across Odisha this year as well.
Amid religious fervour, Holy siblings Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Mahaprabhu Jagannath embarked on a nine-day sojourn today.
Amid the beating of cymbals and bells, the pulling of the three gigantic chariots of the Holy Trinity begins in Puri - the abode of Lord Jagannath.
Lord Jagannath was taken to His chariot in Pahandi ritual after Lord Balabhadra & Goddess Subhadra.
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