Pictures of chariot pulling from Ratha Khala to Lions gate of Srimandir – 19 June 2023

After Sakala Dhupa, the flower garlands or big Agyamala are carried from the temple to the chariots in procession with accompaniment of conchshells, bells and musical instruments. After being garlanded, the chariots are pulled from the Sri Nahara (the King’s palace) to the Simha Dvara of the Jagannatha temple – first Jagannatha’s Nandighosha, Subhadra’s Darpadalana, and then Balabhadra’s Taladhvaja. After other Nitis and after Bada Singhara Bhoga and Dhupa, ‘Thia Pahuda Niti’ takes place in which Srimukha of Trinity deities are closed with Khandua.

On the same day after Sandhya dhupa, the 3 kalasas are carried to the chariots and and mounted on top of them. The kalasas used to be made of gold but now they are made of astadhatu. The flags are fastened, too. Badagrahi Maharana bring Bakulavarna Bavuta or flag through Sakai Gopal satyabadi. Darji Sevaka stitch this flag or bavuta near Jaya Vijaya Dwara for Senapata Lagi. Devulakana sevaka on behalf of temple administration gives the cloth required for Mahaprabhu’s Senapata Lagi to Daitapati and Badagrahi. Gupta Niti of Senapata Lagi Niti takes place. Dwaja is kept on the Jaya Vijaya Dwara on the sides.

After Ratha pratista, kotosuara Sevaka put the Dwaja on the top of the Kalasa. Ashwa, Sarathi, Kalasa, Pathaka is kept after Ratha Pratistha.

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Pictures of Nabajoubana Besha of Mahaprabhu- Ubha Amavasya – 19 June 2023

After Ghanalagi and Banakalagi rituals, the deities are decked up in Nabajoubana Besha on Amabasya. on the day of Amavasya, they are decked up in the best poshaks and appearances. On this day, the gods are fit and healthy enough to flaunt their rejuvenated youth to their devotees. On Nava Youvana Darshan, Trinity deities gives darshan to devotees from Anasara Pindi. Post the coloring of the idols in the Banakalagi Niti, the ‘Netroutsava’ – The festival of the eyes is done in the morning of ‘Ubha Amavasya’, a day before the Ratha yatra.

Special Niti takes place at Sakala Dhupa. After Mangala Aarti and Abakasha Niti to Patidians, Daitapati enters inside Anasara Ghara through Thati. Mahajana sevak take the saptadha chalanti Pratima, Sridevi Bhudevi to Katasija, Nrusimha, Dolagovinda, Ramakrishna, Madana Mohana goes to Dakshina Ghara. After that 3 Pattidiyans is removed and kept in the mannani Ghara also known as Gopeshwar mandir near Vimala Mandir. Kotosuara Sevaks in group remove the Thati and clean the place with water. Public is allowed for Darshan.

After public Darshan, a swathantra Niti takes place which is called ‘ Daitapati sarvanga’ Badagrahi Daita, Pati Mahapatra, Ghantuvari hold 3 silver bowls with extracted Chandana and give them to Palia Mekapa. Pati Mahapatra does sanskaar of chandana. Then along with Daitapati does Sarvanga ( Apply Chandana to the Srianga of Trinity deities). After this Vandapana is done by Pati Mahapatra, Mudirasta, and Puja panda. ( three types of vandapana- karpura vandapana, Akshata vandapana, satobati Vandapana). Then Netrotsava vandapana, Rosha Homa, Jatrangi Mahasnana, Milama Niti takes place. Then surya puja, Dwarapala puja, Gopalji Vallabha Bhoga, Sakala Dhupa is offered with Ghanta, kahali, chatta. On Nava youvana Darshan, Mahaprabhu is adorned with Boirani Patavastra by Palia Pushpalaka.

Another swathantra Niti takes place which is called ‘ Netra Lagi Utsav’. Traditionally prepared black colour is brought in a silver vessel and the eyeballs of the three Deities are painted by the Puja Pandas. The Eyes of the Gods that were repainted are still considered to be closed. In the ‘Netronmilanam Niti’- The ritualistic opening of the eyes is conducted. The ritual includes the touching of the right eye of the Deities’ with a Tulasi (Holy Basil) wand dipped in honey. Thereafter the left eye of the Deities’ is touched with tulsi wand dipped in ghee. Thereafter kohl is applied on the edge of the lower eyelids of both eyes of the Deities’ amidst the chanting of Vedic mantras. After the Netronmilanam Niti, the Triad is back to their healthy forms and with open eyes are ready to give an audience to the devotees. This ritual of restoring the vision of the Triad is known as Netra Utsava.

Pictures of Nabajoubana Besha of Patitapavana Mahaprabhu – 19 June 2023

Jagadguru Shri Rambhadracharya ji was in Puri for Mahaprabhu’s darshan

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Rath Yatra or Ghosha Yatra 2023 – Pictures of Pahandi Bije of Chaturtha Murti – Ashada Shukla Dwitiya – 20 June

The world famous Ghosha Yatra or Rath Yatra of Mahaprabhu Lord Jagannath along with his siblings Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra began on 20 June Tuesday with Pahandi of chaturtha Murtis. Skanda Purana mentioned it as the Mahavedi Yatra, going from the Jagannatha temple to the Yajna Vedi in Gundicha Ghara once a year . While the Ratna Simhasana is known as Antar Vedi, the Gundicha Ghara is known as Maha Vedi or Adapa Mandapa.

Ratha Yatra is the Sarvottama Yatra among Dwadasha yatra. One who sees kalia santha on the Ratha in Vamana Roopa will be freed from the cycle of birth and death. Shastrakaars has declared that jeevatma will become leena ( United) in the charana of vaikuntadhipati in the Parama Vaikunta. Puranas like Skanda Purana, Brahma Purana, Kapila Samhita, Vamadeva Samhita, Niladri Mahodaya Jatra Bhagvatha has given uttista sthana ( highest place) to Gundicha Mahotsava.

Jagannatha’s Ratha yatra is mentioned in Skanda purana (Utkalakhanda, 27.13-63) when Brahma comes to Puri to install the Deities, and it commemorates the 9 days of the Asvamedha yajna performed by Indradyumna.

It is said that while king Indradyumna had gone to Brahmaloka to ask Brahma to come and perform the installation rituals, on Earth many long years had passed and the temple built by Indradyumna had disappeared into the sands. One king of Orissa, called Gala Madhava, excavated the old temple and installed his own Deities there, so when king Indradyumna came back from Brahmaloka there was a dispute over the utilization of the temple. Finally Indradyumna was recognised as the genuine builder of the temple and the installation proceeded. So for the people of Puri the annual Ratha Yatra represents the celebration of the original appearance of Jagannatha at the Yajna Vedi (in Gundicha).
In the Skanda purana, Utkala khanda, Lord Jagannatha tells Indradyumna, “On Ashadha sukla Dvitiya, place Subhadra Devi, Balarama and Me on chariots and celebrate the Navadinatmaka Yatra. Take Me to Gundicha, the house where I was born, and where you performed a thousand Ashvamedha sacrifices.” The tradition of the Ratha yatra in Puri is particularly ancient and popular, attracting pilgrims from all over India.

Rituals on the day of Ratha Yatra

The preparation for Gundicha Yatra starts from Magha Shukla Panchamj ( Vasantha Panchami) and ends on Ashada Shukla Chaturdashi. The construction of the chariots is completed by Ashadha Amavasya and on Pratipada the chariots are pulled to the Simhadvara. On the Ratha Yatra day the rituals start very early in the morning, beginning with Mangala Arati, mailama, Tadapa Lagi, Abakasha and and after Rosha Homa, Surya Puja and Dvarapala Puja, Sakala Dhupa is offered. The Sakala Dhupa on this day consists of special khechedi along with other dishes like saga, bhaja, kanti, enduri etc. Khechedi is considered to be a very light Oriya meal, so Jagannatha eats light before going on a journey. Today Gopala Vallabha Bhoga is offered along with Sakala Dhupa.

Mangalarpana Niti

After the sodasha upachara puja, Mangalarpana is done at the three Badas by the Panda, Pati Mahapatra and Mudirasta.

Charaachara Hitaartaya Ghoshajatra Vidhiyathe

For the mangala of Chara Achara Jagath Parama Mangalmaya Mahaprabhu comes out to give darshan to his devotees. For his mangala a swathantra Niti is followed called Mangalarpana. It is a traditional ritual of the temple to perform Mangalarpana Niti before Pahandi. About 14 dravyas are offered to Mahaprabhu. Suddha suara Sevaka bring Gorachan, Akshata, Dhupa, Narikela (coconut) and others. Pujapanda does Mangalarpana Niti in Lord Jagannath Bada, Balabhadra Bada Mudirasta sevaka, Patimahapatra in Subhadra Bada.

Ratha Pratistana Niti

Before the start of Pahandi, Ratha Prathistapana Niti is performed by Devula Purohita with 100 shotriya Brahmins in the Yagna Shaala of Chahani Mantapa. Sanskarita Shanti jala is sprinkled all over the Ratha. Ratha Devata and Ayudha Pratistha takes place.

Then the Mudirasta fastens ropes to carry the Deitites, the Daitas remove the Vesa and untie the rope by which the Deities are tied (rundha) to the Rathna simhasana. After Mangalarpana, Vijaya Kahali is done. Then the much awaited Pahandi starts to the accompaniment of various musical instruments, Ghanta, kahali, chatta, Mardala, Chamara, Alata seva.

Dhadi pahandi

In Niladri Mahodaya it is written as

Na Sudharshan punarskrutya Balabhadram thatha param Subhadra cha thatho Nitwa Jagadeesham sureshwaram

It is written that first pahandi of Sudharshana, followed by Balabhadra, then Subhadra and at last Mahaprabhu Jagannatha takes place.

According to Mandir Parampara, Vijaya Goswami Matha provides Mahaprabhu’s Pata Dori also called Vijaya Dori. Pujapanda sevaka, kuntia sevaka, pratihari sevaka, Mahasuara Sevaka, Pushpalaka sevaka participate in Pahandi. Pahandi of Chaturtha murti passes from Anasara Pindi, Jagamohana, Nata Mantapa, when they reach satta pahacha ( 7 steps) Tahiya is provided by Raghava Das Matha is brought by Rana Sevaka. Palia kuntia does sanskaar of Tahiya and give it to Daitapati sevak. On the Shrimastak of Mahaprabhu Tahiya is tied with Patta Rajju. Then first panti Bhoga is done on satha pahacha. Brahmins in mukti mantapa, and other shrotriya Brahmins chant Sri sukta and Veda Parayana,

This type of Pahandi is called Dhadi Pahandi, when the Deities are carried one after another in a row lead by Sudarshana. Tahiya on Ratha Yatra is 7 ft in height where as Tahiya Provided on Snana Yatra is 5 ft in height. The Deities are carried through the Ananda Bazar to the Grand road, and onto Their respective chariots.

Pictures of Pahandi Bije of Sudarshana Mahaprabhu

Sudarshana sits with Subhadra on Her chariot. Sudharshan is Agnaana Shakti Adhara. Sudharshana came from the Maha Teja of Surya then it is taken as Ayudha by Maha Vishnu.

pictures of Pahandi of Lord Balabhadra

Tatvathaha Balabhadra Jnana Bala prateeka. Lord Jagannath does samhaara through Balabhadra. According to some Puranas he is Shiva. Harivamsha calls him Anantha Sheshanaga. Markandeya Purana calls him Maheshwara, Shri Jagannatha as Vishnu. Devi Subhadra as Brahma. According to Bhagwatha Mahapurana on the orders of Lord Vishnu Adishesha took birth in the womb of Rohini. He is sahasrashreesha ( thousands head). His Ayudha is Hala Musala. Hala removes three taapatraya of Jeevas ( Adidaivika, Adyathmika, Adibhoutika). Musala removes the Agnaana (ignorance).

Jaya Rama Sada Rama Sachchidaananda Vigraha Avidya Pankharahita Nirmala krutayenamaha Jayakhila Jagathabhara Dharana Shrama vargitha Tapatrya vikarshaya Halam Halayathe sada

Jayathi Ramachandra Dhoura| Revatimati Rathuna choura | Pralayanalajwalanaroopa Prabalapaapanaashi Bhaktakuanuraktasikta shaktamusala yukthahasta | Raktanayana paanamaththa Bhastadaityaraashi| Sapta Sankhya Diptanaaga Phanimanigana sthirasibhaga ujwala karamanjula Mukha Nicholas Aankapaasi | Dharma Artha Kama Moksha Aadi Vividha Danaraksha | Laksha Laksha deenapaksha | Rakshana Abhilaashi|

Governor of Odisha Ganeshi Lal, central Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Central Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav watching Pahandi of Trinity deities.

Shunya Pahandi Bije of Devi Subhadra

Yoga Maya Paraditya Subhadra Bahuroopini Nirguna Vishnu Mayasa Naada Vidya Mahiswayam.

She is the Yoga Maya who meets Jeevatma with Paramatma.

Pahandi Bije of Mahaprabhu Jagannath

Deva Deva Jagannatha Prabhati Vinashi Nashanam trahimaam pundarikaksham patitam Bhava saagare

Gathiste Mathiste Jaganmangalaya | thuthiste Dhrutiste Bhavena Sukhaya | kramaste Shramaste Ramavibramaya | kramaste Samaste swabhaktha Hitaya | Jamaste Damaste Runaanshikshnaaya| Jabaste Rabhaste swathang Rakshanaaya | Ruchiste suchiste prapanna priyaya | Rasaste Hasaste Krupa sambhavaya | Mahaste Mahaste Jadathvakshyaaya | Jabaste Bhabaste shubhodho dayaaya | samaththnn Mahaththan spathanthakshibhasa | Gruhaana Gruhaanaam stutisigdhibhasa|

In the meantime the Lanka and Paika Sevakas bring the three chittas (Tilaka-shaped ornaments made of sola with gold and precious stones at the centre) from the jeweller’s house and perform Chittalagi. They stand with chitta infront of Chahani mutt situated on the left side of srimandira. Once the chalanti Pratima Rama Krishna, Madana Mohana are seated on their respective Ratha, then these Sola chitas are taken for the Alankara of Trinity deities. Then the luggage comes: two trunks, one with the outfits and the other with the ornaments and puja paraphernalia, are placed on Jagannatha’s chariot by the Kothasuasias.

The three original chittas (made of Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond) had been removed before Snana Purnima. Then Mailama and Mala Phula lagi is performed.

Ghantvaru sevak doing Ghanta Naada

Jaya Jaya Sundara | vihasitha Mandara | Vijitha Purandara| Nijagiri Kandara | Rathirasa sundara | Maniyuta Kandara | Gunamani Mandira | Gruhti Bala Indira | Gatijita sindhoora | Parijana Bandoora | Pashupati Nandana | kilakita chandana | vidhikruta Bandhana | Rutu hari chandana | Parikruta Nindana | Madhurima Nandana | Madhuvana Vandita | Kusuma sughandita| Manabhara Ranjita | Atibhara sanjita | sikhidala kundala | sahakruta Bhandila | Navasita Thandula | Jairadha Mandala | Ratirana pandita| Varathanu Mandita| Nakha pada Mandita | Dhasama vikhandita dhira |

Pahandi of chalanti Pratima Madana Mohana, Rama Krishna

Now the Mahajanas carry chalanti pratima Madana Mohana and Rama Krishna with Banak Lagi, adorned with Patavastra, does swathantra Besha and Pushpalankara. They are carried from the Dakshina Ghara to the palanquin waiting for Them under the Kalpa Bata with Ghanta Kahali chatta. Then the Bimana Badus carry the palanquin first to Balabhadra’s Ratha, where Rama and Krishna are placed. Then Madana Mohana is carried to Jagannatha’s chariot.

Mala Phula Lagi of Trinity deities

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Different naiveydayam offered to god

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Rath Yatra or Ghosha Yatra 2023 – Pictures of Ratha Tana or pulling of chariots to Gundicha Temple

Date: June 27, 2023Author: rashmisudheendra0

After Chera Pahanra ritual is over, the Bhois place the Sarathis (charioteers) on the chariot, starting with Matali (Balabhadra’s driver), then Arjuna (Subhadra’s charioteer) and Daruka (Jagannatha’s driver). Then the charas (access ramps made of palm tree trunks) are removed and the wooden horses are yoked.

Mahaprabhu’s Ghosha Yatra is the Ananda Yatra, it is the Bhakta Bhagwaan Milana yatra, it is the Jeevana Yatra.

During Rath yatra Lord shows three Leela Aishwarya Leela, Madhurya leela, Audarya Leela.

In Srikhetra mainly three types of Rasa takes place. Chitra masa – Vasantha Rasa, kartika masa – Sharad Rasa, Ashada Masa – Praputa Rasa. This Praputa Rasa takes place in two forms: one Rath Yatra another Jhulana Yatra.

Khatopanishth says

Aatmanaam Rathinam vruddihi sharira Rathamevathu Bhuddhitu saarathi vruddhi Manaha Grahamevacha

It says sharira ( body) is Ratha ( chariot), Aatma ( soul) is Rathi ( charioteer), Bhuddi ( wisdom) is saarathi

Another kavi ( poet) says

Dhehati Dharma kshetre Ratha swaroopa Janita Babu, satya, santhi, Daya, Kshama chaari Ghodaku Dakshina Dehu, Mana Doudi, viveka chhadi satpatya chhadaa Rakhi Brahmare Laya |

Balabhadra’s horses are the black Tivra, Ghora, Dirgha and Svarnanabha.

Subhadra’s red horses are Mochika, Rochika, Jita and Aparajita.

Jagannatha’s white horses are Shankha, Balahaka, Shveta and Haridashva.

The pulling ropes are attached, too: Vasuki is the rope of Balabhadra’s chariot, Svarnachura is the rope of Subhadra’s chariot and Sankhachuda is the rope of Jagannatha’s chariot.

The chariots can begin to roll. The time when the chariot start moving is generally not fixed, although in recent years delays have been greatly reduced. Balabhadra’s chariot starts first, followed by Subhadra’s and finally by Jagannatha’s. There is generally a Dahuka (a Sevaka who monitors the chariot with a stick) on each Ratha. These Dahukas generally shout typical calls and songs that instigate the devotees to pull the chariots harder and faster.

In ancient times the strength of the devotees and pilgrims, often tired from the long travel and fasting, was not sufficient to pull the chariots all the way to Gundicha, especially because the road was very sandy and the chariots used to get stuck very easily. So some dedicated devotees from nearby villages called the Kalaberiyas were assigned to the task of getting the chariots going all the way: 1400 for Jagannatha, 1200 for Balabhadra and 1200 for Subhadra. In return for their service, they were given free accommodation in Puri during the festival. The Kalaberiyas considered this service as a family inheritance. Now the system has been discontinued.

Pictures of removing the chaarmala ( wooden ramp) and attaching horses to the chariots

On the way many Mathas of Puri come forth to offer Panthi Bhoga. The journey of the chariots along Grand Road is the peak moment of the festival, with the religious sentiments surging in the crowds that welcome the approaching Deities from the road as well as from all the buildings along it. During the Ratha Yatra day devotees climb practically on every roof and balcony, crowd all windows and shops. House owners and shopkeepers also make some extra money by renting space and chairs from which pilgrims can watch the procession. Groups of sadhus and devotees sing and dance in the road, sometimes carrying the picture of their Guru or other sacred symbols such as banners with mantras, potted Tulasi plants, and sometimes even small Deities. Sometimes devotees, especially with children, bring miniature chariots to the festival and perform miniature Yatras in areas that are relatively free from crowds. From time to time, devotees and pilgrims take turns in joining the police force in pulling the ropes of the chariots.

Finally the chariots reach the temple of Gundicha – called Gundicha Ghara rather than Gundicha Mandira because it is used as a temple only during the Ratha Yatra. If they cannot reach Gundicha in the evening of the same day, the chariots stop at whatever place they have reached and spend the night there. Darshana goes on continuously until late at night and many people climb on the chariots to go and embrace the Lord. Then the next morning the chariots start again and travel until they reach Gundicha.

In front of Gundicha a Mahasnana (a special bathing ceremony) is performed by Puja Pandas, then the Deities are dressed in Boirani cloth and offered, with a worship ceremony with 16 upacharas, a lunch of dry food that has been cooked at the Chunamundi (kitchen) at the Gundicha Temple. Madhyana Dhupa is followed by all the usual rituals such as Sandhya Arati, Sandhya Dhupa, Chandana Lagi and Bada Shringara, all of which take place on the chariots. Then after Badashringara the Palia Pushpalakas cover the Deities with the srimukha khandua and leave the chariots.

The Paharabalas (security guards) tie a curtain around the Simhasana of each chariot. In ancient times all the Sevakas and devotees used to spend the night around the chariots, but this tradition has been discontinued and only policemen stand guard to the chariots during the night.

Pictures of pulling of Taladwaja Ratha of Lord Balabhadra

Dahukas doing Namaskaar to Balabhadra before the start of pulling of chariot

Giving green signal for the pulling of chariot by showing the red flag

Pictures of pulling of Devadalana chariot of Devi Subhadra

Hoisting red flag

Chief minister of Orissa Naveen Patnaik

Pictures of Ratha Tana (chariot pulling) of Nandighosha of Mahaprabhu Jagannath

Chief Minister of Orissa Naveen Patnaik going to touch Doudi ( rope) of Nandighosha Ratha.

Taladwaja Ratha reached Gundicha Temple

Nandighosha Ratha didn’t reach the Gundicha temple on 20 June. Next day it reached. This happened after six years.

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Rath yatra or Ghosha Yatra 2023 – Pictures of Chera Panhara rituals – 20 June- Ashada Shukla Dwitiya

As per the tradition, after the pahandi and Mala Phula Lagi of Trinity Deities, presiding Peethadipati of Govardhana Puri Matha visits for the darshan of Trinity deities. It is also called Dandi Darshana or Mudra Darshana. He does pranaam and Ratha parikrama of Trinity deities.

Pictures of Darshan of trinity deities on chariot by Swami Sri Nischalananda Saraswati, 145 th Shankaracharya of the Puri Govardhana Peetha

Chera Pahanra Ritual or Raja Niti performed by Gajapati Maharaj Dibya Singh Dev

After this, information is given to Sri Nahara by temple administration for Chera Pahanra ritual. By that time Gajapati Maharaj completes his pancha karma Pavitra or Poita Lagi dharana, mangalarpana Niti and puja of Ista devata kanaka Durga Thakurani by keeping fasting on this day.

The Gajapati arrives from his Sri Nahara in a mehena (silver palanquin), also called tanjan in a procession or shobha yatra and sankeertana accompanied by various musical instruments especially bira kahali (bugle), as a symbol of his authority. King is dressed in a new white cloth chudidaar, white ( Dhala) pagadi, kurta stitched by swathantra Nahara Darji sevaka. He wears kamara Patti, Ratna mala.

Rituals of Chera Panhara

The King climbs first on the Bada Ratha (Taladhvaja). In this ritual, the King is assisted by the Mudirasta, the Daitapatis, the Panda, the Sudha Suara, the Muduli, the Suara Badu, the Pati Mahapatra, the Palika Khuntia, the Changada Mekapa, the Vimana Badu, the Ghantaras, the Chatara, the Kahalia, the Bajabala, the Tunia, the Lenka, the Paika and the Kotha Suasia. He is also accompanied by relatives and tributary Rajas, by the two Raj Gurus, by the palace attendants and by State policemen.

On the chariot, the Daitas offer Mala Chula to Bada Thakura in the Gajapati’s presence and then the Gajapati prostrates before Bada Thakura and offers pushpanjali. He then offers camphor Arati on a gold Arati stand and offers the suna chamara (a whisk with a gold handle). Then he gets down from the Simhasana and the Rajguru hands him the golden broom after performing the required samskara.

Three types of Marjana and Ratha Parikrama is performed. The first round is Shukla Pushpa Marjana , the Bhandara Mekapa holds a silver bowl containing white flowers that he keeps throwing around the chariot, walking ahead of the king while the king sweeps off the white flowers. Second round is Ghora chandana Jala Marjana the Rajguru hands the Bhandara Mekapa a silver bowl containing chandana water, after doing samskara, and then the King sprinkles the chandana water around the chariot floor that he had previously swept. The third round is Ghora Chandana Jala Marjana. While the King performs Chera Pahanra, the Deula Karana and the Tadau Karana walk with him.

Pictures of Chera Panhara rituals on Taladwaja Ratha of Lord Balabhadra

Vijaya kahali before the start of the rituals

Karpoora Aarti

Samsakara of Chamara with golden handle by Rajaguru

Chamara seva

Samskaara of vyajana

Vyajana seva

Dhala Phula ( white flowers)

Samskaara of broomstick with golden handle by Rajaguru

Sweeping ritual is performed by Gajapati Maharaj while sevaks sprinkle Dhala Pushpa

Chandana Jala is sprinkled on the chaturpashwa of Ratha by Gajapati Maharaj. Ratha parishkaara seva takes place in the second round.

After the completion of rituals Prasad of Payara Mala and cloth is received by Gajapati Maharaj. Lord accepts his Marjana seva and does Anugraha with Mala and Cloth.

This ritual is done on all the three chariots starting with Tala Dhvaja and ending with Devi Dalana (Subhadra’s chariot). After this is over, the King returns to the palace carrying a garland from the Deities and some cloth.

Pictures of Chera Pahanra on Lord Jagannath chariot

Pushpanjali by Gajapati Maharaj

Karpoora Aarti

Chamara seva

Vyajana seva

Hathwani ( washing hands)

Sprinkling of Chandan water in the second round

Third round parishkaara of Ratha with Gunda Chandana Jala marjana

Receiving payara mala and cloth as Prasad from Lord Jagannath.

Pictures of Chera Panhara Ritual on Devi Subhadra’s chariot

Karpoora Aarti

Chamara Seva

Vyajana Seva

Shukla Pushpa Marjana

Sanskaara of broom stick by Rajguru

Second round parikrama

Third round parikrama

Receiving Prasad

Bahuda Bije to Srinahara with Hari Bol and Jai Jagannath chanting. Radhakanta matha does as sankeerthana infront of Lord Jagannath Ratha.

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