Snana Yatra
Snana Yatra is a sacred festival celebrated at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Jyestha. On this day, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Sudarshana are brought to the Snana Mandap for a grand ceremonial bath using 108 pots of sanctified water drawn from the temple well. After the ritual bath, the deities are dressed in the special Hati Besha (elephant attire). Following Snana Yatra, the deities fall ill symbolically and remain in seclusion during Anavasara, before reappearing for Ratha Yatra.
Ratha Yatra
Ratha Yatra is the most celebrated festival of the Jagannath Temple, Puri, symbolizing the annual journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra to the Gundicha Temple. Held in the month of Ashadha, the deities are placed on three massive, colorfully decorated wooden chariots and pulled by thousands of devotees. This festival represents unity, devotion, and the Lord’s desire to meet all devotees, irrespective of caste or status. Millions of pilgrims from across the world gather to witness this divine procession, making Ratha Yatra one of the largest religious festivals in India and a powerful expression of faith.
Bahuda Jatra
Bahuda Yatra marks the return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra from the Gundicha Temple back to the main Jagannath Temple in Puri. Celebrated a few days after the Ratha Yatra, this sacred procession symbolizes the homecoming of the deities. The chariots are once again pulled by thousands of devoted pilgrims along the Grand Road. On the way, the deities pause at the Mausimaa Temple, where special offerings of Poda Pitha are made to Lord Jagannath. Bahuda Yatra reflects joy, devotion, and completion of the divine journey, leading to Niladri Bije and the conclusion of the Ratha Yatra festival.
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Chandan Yatra
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