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 the deities, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Sudarshan. One by one, the deities are taken inside the main temple, via Jay Vijaya entrance, from their respective chariots…
Suna Vesha Unveils Golden Adornments On Deities And Chariots Suna Vesha, meaning “Gold Attire,” is a ritual observed on the eleventh day of the bright fortnight in Asadha, immediately after the Deities’ return from the Gundicha Temple. As twilight descends, the three deities are bedecked with resplendent gold jewelry, adorning their magnificent chariots in a…
The Suna Besha is observed on Asadha Shukla Paksha Ekadashi Tithi, a day after Bahuda Yatra (the return journey of the three deities). The word ‘Suna’ means “gold” and ‘Besha’ means “costume”. After returning from Gundicha Temple, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra are adorned with beautifully crafted gold jewellery from head to toe…
After a seven day stay at the Gundicha Temple, it is time for Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra to take the return journey to the ‘Shrimandir’ (Main Temple). The chariots of all three deities are turned to the south direction and parked at ‘Nakachana Dwara’ of the temple in preparation of their…
nīlādro darśanaṃ sahastrāni āḍapa maṃḍapaḥ dīneje pāsayaṃtī jagannātha mukti tesāṁgaṃ sancayaḥ । The Navami Sandhya Darshan is considered one of the most auspicious days during the nine-day Rath Yatra festival. It takes place on Asadha Shukla Paksha Navami tithi every year at Gundicha Temple. Also known as ‘Adapa Darshan’, the Sandhya darshan takes place in…
The Rath Yatra festival is one of the oldest and most popular yatra celebrated in Odisha every year. Devotees throng from far and wide to revere Mahaprabhu Jagannath’s presence amidst them. The devotees walk along the chariot and Rath yatra begins on Asadha Shukla Paksha Dwitiya tithi every year. On this day, Lord Jagannath along…
Though many festivals are celebrated with the utmost piety in the veneration of Bhagwan yet chariot Journey is certainty the most remarkable. It is almost known as car festival as well. It is a ritual in which the trinity – Bhagwan Jagannath, Balbhadra & Subhadra – leave their abode temporarily journey ascending their chariots. No…
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