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Time of India
06-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Thousands gather in Keonjhar to watch ceremony
1 2 Keonjhar: Thousands of devotees from across the district gathered here to witness the Suna Besha ceremony atop the 'world's tallest' chariot on Sunday. Sources said on Sunday morning, the devotees pulled the Nandighosh chariot, which was stopped on Saturday during Bahuda Yatra due to heavy rain. After the chariot was parked near the Shri Baladevjew Temple at 10:40am, the traditional Suna Besha ceremony was performed. Extensive arrangements were made by the district administration, police and temple authorities to ensure the smooth conduct of the rituals. Security was tightened with a cordon put around the chariot for helping devotees witness the ceremony smoothly. Traffic was restricted from 3pm to ensure the devotees didn't face any inconvenience to reach near the chariot. While Lord Balabhadra is adorned with a gold crown having 14 precious stones, Lord Jagannath wore a gold crown with 12 stones, and Devi Subhadra had a gold crown with 12 stones. Other jewellery included two pairs of gold earrings, a necklace, a gold 'rudraksha garland', a silver crown, four silver hands, four silver legs and four silver feet.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
City celebrates Bahuda Yatra with devotion
1 2 3 Bhubaneswar: The capital city was soaked in religious fervour on Saturday as thousands of devotees gathered at Mausi Ma temples to celebrate the return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. Amid chants, rituals and colourful processions, devotees pulled more than 50 chariots in the city on Bahuda Yatra. From early morning, temples were abuzz with activities as priests rushed to complete rituals on time. People thronged the temples to get a glimpse of the deities on the 'Adapa Mandap'. Following Pahandi and other rituals, shrine premises and streets were filled with people of all ages, as they pulled the chariots back to Jagannath temples. "It was also an emotional moment for us. We felt so blessed to host the sibling deities. From now, we will have to wait for another year when the deities will come to our temple again," said Pitambar Panda, a priest at Mausi Ma temple in Baramunda. Commissionerate police made elaborate arrangements to ensure an inident-free Bahuda Yatra in different localities and deployed 17 platoons of forces. Traffic diversions were in place on different roads, including NH-16, for the pulling of chariots. At the 13th century Patia Jagannath Temple, the Bahuda Yatra was celebrated with devotion. At the Mausi Ma temple at Gajapati Nagar, from where the sibling deities returned to RCM Jagannath Temple, hundreds of devotees from tribal communities took part in chariot pulling. Similarly, the road from Gandamunda to Khandagiri was filled with devotees as they pulled the chariot amid troupes of folk dancers and cultural performers to the Jagannath Temple in Jagamara. Children pulled the beautifully decorated chariot at Bada Danda Sahi. "We tried our best to make the festival a grand success and follow the rituals of the Jagannath Temple in Puri and engage youngsters," said Sushil Praharaj of Badhei Banka Rath Yatra Committee. Thousands of devotees gathered at Shivani Kshetra on KISS campus and sought blessings by pulling the beautifully decorated Nandighosh, Taladhwaja and Darpadalan chariots. Women devotees pulled the chariot of Devi Subhadra. "Bahuda Yatra was celebrated in different localities peacefully," said a senior police officer. Volunteers and medical teams were deployed to manage the crowd and handle any emergency.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Siali ropes keep Rath Yatra rolling for 400 years
1 2 Keonjhar: For nearly 400 years, the chariot of Lord Baladevjew, 'world's tallest' chariot, is pulled by ropes made from the bark of 'siali' creepers during Rath Yatra. Historians said the Bhuyan community has been providing the ropes for a long time. Locally sourced from nearby forests, siali creeper's bark is transformed into strong, thick ropes by hand. Traditionally, six Bhuyan 'Pirha' would donate the ropes. Pirha means a habitation where hundreds of Bhuyan community families reside. Over time, due to a shortage of 'siali' creepers and other reasons, only Danla village in Suakati panchayat under Banspal block has kept the tradition alive. As the festival nears, the villagers gather to make 'siali' ropes for the Nandighosh chariot of Sri Baladevjew Temple, Keonjhar. From 'Akshaya Tritiya', villagers go to Gandhamardan hills to collect the siali bark. The ropes are nearly 150ft long and up to 18 inches wide. "We make a total of four ropes by combining three for the journey," said Bhimsen Puhan of Danla. Kunja Dehuri, the village chief of Danla, said, " From Akshaya Tritiya, everyone in the village goes to the hills to collect the bark of good 'siali' creepers and bring them back. On Snana Purnima, we make the rope after getting permission. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Although its preparation is very difficult, we are continuing the tradition with a sense of devotion for hundreds of years." The ropes, once tied to the chariot of Sri Baladevjew, are believed to carry blessings. Devotees often collect small pieces to keep at home for peace and prosperity. "The use of these ropes to pull the chariot is a very old tradition," said Raj Kishore Panda, chief servitor of the temple.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Berhampur artist crafts mini idol of Lord in golden attire
1 2 Berhampur: An artist in silk city on Saturday crafted a miniature sculpture of Lord Jagannath in Suna Besha, on the eve of the ritual. Satya Moharana, 40, crafted a 5-inch high wooden idol and decorated the ornaments using hard paper, water colours and decorative items. Moharana took around two days to craft the statue. He displayed the idol at his workshop near Gandhi Nagar after giving finishing touches. He also planned to display it on Sunday on the occasion of Suna Besha. "During every festival, I am crafting miniature images of gods and goddesses for the past some years. However, I crafted the miniature Suna Besha idol of Lord Jagannath for the first time," said Moharana, a businessman. On Rath Yatra, he had crafted a miniature Nandighosh chariot of Lord Jagannath using only cane and old newspapers to spread the message about protection of environment. Earlier he had created small chariots using used wood of gambhari and sal, waste paper, ice-cream sticks, matchsticks, among others.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Lord Jagannath's 'Bahuda' Yatra: Chariot pulling begins
The Bahuda Yatra , or return car festival, of Lord Jagannath and his siblings formally commenced on Saturday in Puri, with devotees pulling the chariot of Lord Balabhadra's Taladwaj amid prayers, rituals, and heightened security following a recent stampede. Early chariot procession and devotional fervour Though scheduled for 4 p.m., the chariot procession began around 2:45 p.m. with chants of 'Jai Jagannath' and 'Haribol' and the rhythmic beating of cymbals. The chariots Taladwaj (for Lord Balabhadra), Darpadalan (for Devi Subhadra), and Nandighosh (for Lord Jagannath) were pulled in sequence, beginning with Taladwaj, followed by the chariots carrying Devi Subhadra and then Lord Jagannath. Pahandi ritual carried out ahead of schedule The Pahandi ceremony, which involves ceremonially carrying the deities to their chariots, began at 10 a.m.—two hours ahead of schedule. Initiated by Chakraraj Sudarshan, the ritual took about two hours to complete, during which the deities Balabhadra, Subhadra, and Jagannath were placed on their respective chariots. This was followed by customary Mangla Arati and Mailam rituals before the deities emerged from the sanctum sanctorum. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Chhera Pahanra ritual performed by Gajapati Maharaja At 1:35 p.m., Gajapati Maharaja Divyasingha Deb performed the Chhera Pahanra (sweeping) ritual with a golden broom, first cleansing the Taladwaj chariot of Lord Balabhadra, then the Nandighosh chariot of Lord Jagannath, and finally the Darpadalan chariot of Devi Subhadra. Security measures in place The festival unfolded under unprecedented security following a stampede near Gundicha Temple on June 29 that claimed three lives and injured around 50. Approximately 10,000 personnel—including 6,150 from Odisha Police and 800 from central armed forces—are deployed. More than 275 AI-enabled CCTV cameras, drones, and additional surveillance tools have been installed to monitor the crowd. Odisha DGP YB Khurania and senior administrative officers are stationed in Puri to oversee safety and traffic control. Live Events Current CM and former CM extend greetings Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi conveyed his blessings, saying, 'By the grace of the Lord, everyone's life be filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity.' Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik also extended his greetings on the auspicious occasion.
