The chariot pulling for the return journey popularly known as ‘Bahuda Yatra‘ started here ahead of time.
The chariot pulling was originally scheduled to be held at 4:00 pm. However, it began at about 12.40pm. Lord Balabhadra’s chariot was first to be pulled following which chariots of Goddess Subhadra and Lord Jagannath’s chariots proceeded towards the Srimandir amid religious fervour. All three chariots reached Srimandir at about 6pm.
Earlier, the Holy Trinity including Lord Sudarshan were taken out of the inner sanctum of Gundicha temple in ‘Dhadi Pahandi’ and were placed on their respective chariots. After that, Puri king Gajapati Maharaj Dibyasingha Deb performed ‘Chhera Panhara’ – a unique ritual of the king sweeping the chariots with a golden broom with silver spokes. Then, amidst chants of ‘Hari Bol’ and sounds of gongs and conch, the chariots started rolling on the Grand Road – also known as Bada Danda.
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Tight security for deities’ return journey Post News Network
Puri: The district and Srimandir administration have made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of the Bahuda Yatra of the deities that will be performed in the Holy City sans devotees for the second year in a row.
In order to ensure that servitors and policemen involved in pulling of the chariots don’t feel the pinch of the soaring daytime temperature, they will be served with ORS drinks. This apart, Fire Services and PHEO authorities have been asked to sprinkle water on the road in regular intervals, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) chief Krishan Kumar said after holding a review meeting with senior officials here.
Puri: In an attempt to restrict congregation of devotees on Grand Road during Bahuda Yatra and to contain probable spread of Covid-19, Puri district administration Saturday announced to impose a 48-hour curfew in the pilgrim town from July 19.
According to a district administration official, the curfew will remain in force from 8.00pm of July 19 till 8.00pm of July 21.
No vehicle will be allowed to move on the Grand Road other than the ones specifically authorised during the curfew.
Hotels, lodgings, dharmasalas and guest houses on the Grand Road will remain shut latest by July 18 and the owners or in-charges have to submit a declaration with Puri town police in this regard.
Suna Besha of Holy Trinity held in Puri UNI
Puri: The Rajarajeswar Besha ritual, popularly known as Suna Besha of Lord Jagannath and his siblings Devi Subhadra and elder brother Lord Balabhadra was held in Puri Wednesday.
As part of the ritual, the Holy Trinity appeared on their chariots in front of Srimandir Singhadwara adorned in gold jewellery. The ritual, however, was observed sans devotees this year like last year amid Covid guidelines.
The Trinity who returned from their nine-day sojourn from Gundicha temple to their original abode- Jagannath temple here yesterday appeared in their full bodily form today wearing pure gold attire with their respective weapons.