Religious Festivals of Lord Jagannath

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Lord Jagannath is a significant deity in Hinduism, particularly in the state of Odisha, India. The famous Jagannath Temple in Puri is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra. The temple is known for its annual Rath Yatra, a grand chariot procession, which attracts millions of devotees from all over the world. Here are some of the important religious festivals associated with Lord Jagannath:

  1. Rath Yatra: Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival, is the most famous festival of Lord Jagannath. It usually takes place in the month of June or July. During this festival, the deities Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are taken out of the main temple in grand chariots and pulled by devotees through the streets of Puri. The procession covers a distance of about three kilometers and culminates at the Gundicha Temple, where the deities stay for a few days before returning to the main temple.


  3. Snana Yatra: Snana Yatra is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Jyestha, a few days before the Rath Yatra. During this festival, the deities are ceremonially bathed with 108 pitchers of water, consisting of various aromatic herbs and scents, on an open platform in the temple. It is believed that this ritual has healing powers and can cure ailments of devotees who witness it.


  5. Anavasara: After the Snana Yatra, the deities become sick due to the prolonged exposure to water during the ritual. They retire to a private chamber called the Anavasara Ghar and are not visible to the devotees for the next 15 days. During this period, the deities are offered special herbal medication and are kept away from public view.


  7. Gundicha Yatra: This festival occurs right after the Rath Yatra. After staying at the Gundicha Temple for a few days, the deities return to the main temple during the Gundicha Yatra. The return journey is also celebrated with much enthusiasm and devotion.


  9. Bahuda Yatra: The Bahuda Yatra is the return journey of the deities from the Gundicha Temple to the Jagannath Temple. It takes place on the ninth day after the Rath Yatra.


  11. Suna Besha: Also known as the Golden Attire or Golden Avatar, Suna Besha is a special occasion when the deities are adorned with gold jewelry and ornaments. It usually takes place after the evening rituals during the Bahuda Yatra and is a sight to behold.

These festivals attract millions of devotees and tourists every year, making them some of the most vibrant and celebrated religious events in India.

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