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Indian Express
an hour ago
- Indian Express
When is Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 starting: Know the date, muhurat timings, and significance
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Date, Significance and Mythology: The Jagannath Rath Yatra, often called the Jagannath Puri Yatra or 'Festival of Chariots', is one of India's largest and most significant festivities. It is performed annually in Puri, Odisha, to worship Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu, his older brother Balabhadra, and his sister Subhadra. The celebration takes place on Dwitiya Tithi, the second day of the bright fortnight of the Sharad Paksha, a fortnight of the Hindu lunar month of Asadh, which often corresponds to June or July as per the Gregorian calendar. The festival officially starts today, on June 12, 2025, with the Snana Purnima (ceremonial bathing of the deities), followed by a rest period called Anavasara from June 13 to June 26, during which the deities are kept away from public view as they are believed to be recuperating after the bath. According to Drik Panchang, in 2025, the Dwitiya date starts from June 26 at 1:24 PM and ends on June 27 at 11:19 AM. This is why the main Rath Yatra procession, where Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are taken out on their respective chariots, will be on June 27, 2025. The Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra, a celebration celebrating life journeys and the pursuit of soul liberation, is viewed as Lord Jagannath's symbolic journey from the temple (the heavens) to the streets (the earthly realm) to visit all of his devotees. Additionally, according to the Hindu legend, it is believed that Lord Jagannath returns to his birthplace, Mathura, in this journey, and devotees who pull the chariots and touch the ropes are granted blessings and forgiveness of sins. It is known as the celebration of oneness because it brings together individuals from all walks of life. The Chhera Panhara rite (sweeping the chariots) is performed by the King of Puri himself, demonstrating that everyone is equal in the eyes of God.
Hans India
2 hours ago
- General
- Hans India
Odia people celebrate ‘Debasnana Poornima' in city
Visakhapatnam: Utkal Sanskrurika Samaj, a premier socio-cultural organisation in the city for Odia people, celebrated 'Debasnana Poornima' in its premises at Daspalla Hills with fervour and gaiety. According to the Hindu calendar, 'Jyestha Poornima' is celebrated as Debasnana Poornima, Lord Jagannath's ceremonial bathing rituals. As part of the festival celebrations, the deities of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra were taken out from the sanctum sanctorum to the decorated altar for the bath with ceremonial 'pahandi'. The ritual was carried out amidst chanting of mantras. 108 Pots of aromatic sacred water were used for the bathing ritual of the deities. Scores of devotees witnessed the 'snana'. It is believed that the ceremonial bath given to the deities before Rath Yatra causes them fever. Following which, the deities will be in a 14-day quarantine period, known as 'Anasara'. Concluding the quarantine period, the deities will take part in the RathYatra scheduled on June 27. Earlier, president of the samaj JK Nayak cleaned the platform before the commencement of the bathing ritual. General secretary of the samaj Bimal Kumar Mahanta, among others, were present.
Time of India
6 hours ago
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- Time of India
Debasnana Purnima draws thousands to Jagannath Temple
Bhubaneswar: Lakhs of devotees, drenched in devotion, gathered at Puri's Jagannath temple on Wednesday to witness the sacred bathing ceremony of the deities during Debasnan Purnima, or Snan Yatra—a major prelude to the Rath Yatra and revered as Lord Jagannath's birthday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The spectacle unfolded on the Snan Bedi, an open-air stone platform visible from the bustling Grand Road outside the shrine. Here, the idols of Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra were bathed in 108 vesselso f 'sacred water' drawn from the 'Sunakua' (golden well) nestled within the temple grounds. Temple servitors performed the elaborate bathing ritual as chants echoed and the sea of pilgrims watched in hushed reverence. What makes this ritual uniquely accessible is that it allows lakhs to catch a glimpse of the deities without entering the temple premises. Among the sea of worshippers stood chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who had arrived in Puri early in the morning. "I participated in the Mangala Alati, Pahandi Bije for the first time on Debasnan Purnima and was blessed to have a darshan of the holy trinity. I prayed for the well-being of the people of the state and country. Lakhs of devotees came for darshan. All arrangements were made properly. We hope that the upcoming Rath Yatra will be conducted smoothly with the blessings of Lord Jagannath," Majhi said. The festivities began in the early morning hours with the grand procession known as Pahandi, in which the deities were ceremonially escorted from the sanctum sanctorum to the Snan Bedi, accompanied by music, chants, and an electrified crowd. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Following the sacred bath, the deities were adorned in the Hati Besa (elephant attire). However, the grandeur soon gave way to a quieter phase of the ritual cycle. According to tradition, the deities are believed to fall ill after the elaborate bathing, leading to a fortnight of seclusion known as 'Anabasara'. During this time, the idols remain hidden from public view, receiving care in the form of 'Phuluri Tela', a special herbal preparation believed to aid their recovery. Devotees instead offer prayers to 'Pati Dians', the painted representations of the divine trio, until the deities emerge rejuvenated for Nabajouban Darshan on June 26, the eve of the much-awaited Rath Yatra.
Time of India
9 hours ago
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- Time of India
Devotees gather at temples in numbers to witness Debasnan Purnima in state
Ranchi: The Jagannathpur Temple in Dhurwa witnessed a sea of devotees on Wednesday as thousands gathered for the annual Debasnan ritual of Lord Jagannath, held on the auspicious Purnima Tithi of Jyeshtha month. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The ceremonial bathing marked the beginning of the Lord's Anasara period, a 15-day phase of seclusion during which it is believed that the deity falls mildly ill from excessive ritualistic bathing. For nearly two hours, devotees performed Jalabhishek of Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra, using 51 earthen pots each, filled with sacred water blended with curd, milk, ghee, turmeric, rose water, flowers, and ashwagandha. The rituals were followed by Mangal Aarti, recitation of the Bhagavad Gita, and offering of Malpua bhog. Thakur Sudhansu Nath Shahdeo, chief priest of the Jagannathpur temple, said, "The Snan Yatra is not just symbolic, it reflects our devotion. After this ritual, the Lord is believed to catch a fever, and hence we place him in the Garud Kaksh for rest." During the 15-day Anasara, the idols remain out of public view until Netra Daan (renewal of divine sight) on June 26, followed by the grand Rath Yatra on June 27, when the deities will be taken out in a majestic chariot procession. This year's rath (chariot) is being constructed using three kinds of wood: mango, sal, and jamun, with steel reinforcements for added strength. Last year's Rath Yatra generated Rs 1.97 crore, and temple authorities expect higher participation and revenue this time.
Hans India
12 hours ago
- Hans India
Lakhs of devotees throng Lord Jagannath temple in Puri to witness 'Snana Yatra'
Bhubaneswar: Lakhs of devotees thronged to the sacred city of Puri in Odisha to witness the divine spectacle of 'Snana Purnima' or the 'Deva Snana Purnima', the ritual bathing of holy triad -- Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra -- at the famous Jagannath temple on Wednesday. This marks the beginning of the famous Rath Yatra, which is scheduled to begin from June 27 this year. On Wednesday, the servitors brought the deities from their sanctum sanctorum to the bathing platform 'Snana Vedi' in a grand procession called 'Pahandi Bije' ritual with the blowing of traditional musical instruments such as gongs, conch shells, etc. The holy siblings got bathed by the servitors with 108 pitchers of holy, fragrant water drawn from a mysterious well known as the 'Sunakua' or the 'Golden Well' inside the temple. After the ceremonial bath, the deities are decked up with specially made elephant masks popularly known as 'Gajanana Besha' or 'Hathi Besha'. Later, the deities return to the temple and are placed at 'Anasaragruha' (isolation room). It is said that the holy siblings suffer fever due to the bathing and remain out of bound for all, except Daita and Paita servitors. The idols of the three deities then make an appearance after 14 days of 'anasara' or quarantine in a new appearance known as "Naba Jaubana Darshana". On the auspicious occasion of Snana Purnima, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Puri and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath on the 'Snana Bedi' (bathing altar). After witnessing the divine ritual, he proceeded to the Srimandir (Jagannath Temple) and later inspected the ongoing construction work of the chariots for the upcoming Rath Yatra. "I prayed to the Lord Jagannath for the happiness, peace and well being of people across the globe as well as Odisha. I also prayed for the smooth and hassle-free conduct of the upcoming Ratha Yatra festival," said CM Majhi. He also expressed satisfaction over the preparations by the district administration and servitors for the Snana Purnima rituals at Puri. The Puri Police has made elaborate arrangements for crowd control and to avoid any untoward incident during the Snana Yatra festival. As many as 70 platoons of police force and 450 officers have been deployed for security arrangements during the Snana Yatra.
