Odisha’s iconic sweet Rasagola assumes a special place in Jagannath culture, especially in Rath Yatra. On the last day of Rath Yatra festival, Goddess Laxmi is offered Rasagola as bhog as part of the age-old Niladri Bije rituals. It is believed that Goddess Mahalaxmi gets upset with her husband Lord Jagannath and his 9-day sojourn to his aunt's place with siblings without her assent.
Published: Diptiranjita Patra
Last updated: 12 July 2022, 04:20 PM IST
Niladri Bije is the last ritual of Rath Yatra that falls on the Asadha Shukla Paksha Trayodashi tithi. It is the home coming ceremony of holy Trinity after their sojourn to Gundicha temple.
The Suna Besha, also known as the Rajarajeswara Besha, is one of the most awaited avatars of the holy Trinity at Puri, drawing millions of devotees. People gather to catch a glimpse of the majestic deities, adorned in golden jewellery.
Goddess Mausi Maa or Ardhasini Maa and Mausima Temple have a key role to play in Rath Yatra, the 9 day annual sojourn of the holy trinity.
Hera Panchami ritual, a tradition followed during Rath Yatra in Puri, is one of the beautiful episodes in which Goddess Laxmi gets angry with Lord Jagannath and vents her anger by causing damage to Nandighosha, the chariot of Lord Jagannath.
Niladri Bije is the last ritual of Rath Yatra that falls on the Asadha Shukla Paksha Trayodashi tithi. It is the home coming ceremony of holy Trinity after their sojourn to Gundicha temple.
The Suna Besha, also known as the Rajarajeswara Besha, is one of the most awaited avatars of the holy Trinity at Puri, drawing millions of devotees. People gather to catch a glimpse of the majestic deities, adorned in golden jewellery.
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