The Suna Besha is also known as the Raja Besha or the Rajarajeshwara Besha. The name is derived from two words, ‘Suna’ meaning “gold” and ‘Besha’ meaning “costume”. This Besha of the deities is observed on Asadha Shukla Ekadashi (11th bright fortnight in Asadha). It is an event observed on Bahuda Ekadashi during the…
Unveiling the Cultural Splendor at Bhagwan Jagannath Temple In the enchanting city of Puri, Odisha, lies a revered sanctuary that has mesmerized the Odia civilization for countless generations—the illustrious Bhagwan Jagannath Temple. Within its hallowed precincts, an extraordinary tale unfolds—the sacred journey of a humble grain of rice, which unveils the splendid tapestry of cultural…
The Tahiya Lagi Besha is performed during the Rath Yatra festival. Tahiya is a floral crown, shaped like a betel life. It is worn by Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra during Snana Purnima, Rath Yatra, Bahuda Yatra and Niladri Bije. It is made with bamboo sticks, cane, solapith and flowers. The crafting of…
After Snana (bathing) ceremony conducted on Snana Purnima, all the three deities fall ill and are taken to Anasara Ghara (sick room), where they rest for 15 days. The servitors perform secret rituals to heal them and the ailing deities are offered fruits and herbal medicines during this period. After recovering from fever, ‘Banakalagi’ seva…
पश्यन्ति ये रथं यान्तं दारूब्रहा सनातनम Bhagwan Shri Jagannath is the absolute, eternal and all pervasive in the wooden appearance. He is travelling sedant on the chariot. If someone witnesses such an ethereal scene, he will be definitely blessed with the perpetuity of peace and happiness in life. This is what our Vedic treatise assures…
The Gajanan Besha, also known as ‘Hati Besha’ is adorned by the deities on the occasion of ‘Devasnana Purnima’, where mask of the elephant god is placed on Lord Balabhadra and Lord Jagannath after the ceremony. The Besha symbolizes Lord Jagannath’s omnipresence and remover of obstacles. The story goes that many years ago, there was…
This Besha of the deities are done in the month of Baisakha and Jyestha starting with Akshaya Tritiya. It is performed for a prolonged period of 42 days. The deities are smeared with scented sandalwood paste, giving them a unique appearance. The Chandan Lagi Besha not only signifies the importance of sandalwood but also keeps…
“Nilachala Nivasaya Nityaya Paramatmane Balabhadra Subhadrabhyam Jagannathaya Te Namah.” Also known as Snana yatra, Devasnana purnima is an annual festival which is celebrated on Purnima (the full moon day) of the Jyestha month according to Hindu calendar. This day also marks the birth anniversary of Lord Jagannath. On this day, Mahaprabhu Jagannath along with his…
दानं दमश्च यज्ञश्च This is hereby to kindly remind all of you of the car festival of Bhagwan Jagannath which we have been organising successfully since 1979 under the aegis of SNSS presided over by Ravindra Nath Pradhan. It has been our ceaseless commitment which we adhere to with all our vigour and enthusiasm. This…
Ours is a socio-cultural organisation, Sree Neelachal Seva Sangh which was founded on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritiya way back in 1967 with pious resolve. That resolve is of benveloence which is a universal ritual second to none as the SNSS firmly opines. Since its very inception SNSS has tirelessly remained at the forefront…
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