Puri Rath Yatra: Know About 'Adhar Pana' Ritual And Its Significance
The idols of Lord Balabhadra and his siblings, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath, are on their chariots, which have been placed outside the shrine since July 5, when 'Bahuda Yatra' was held.
ରଥାରୂଢ଼ ଶ୍ରୀବିଗ୍ରହଙ୍କ ଠାରେ ଆଜି ପବିତ୍ର ଅଧରପଣା ନୀତି ସମ୍ପାଦିତ ହେଉଛି। #RathaJatra2025 #RathaYatra2025 #ShreeJagannathaDhaam #AdharaPana pic.twitter.com/N6D1JccXHN
— Shree Jagannatha Temple, Puri (@JagannathaDhaam) July 7, 2025
"As per the tradition, the Pana or sweet water pots are broken on the chariots so that the spirits and ghosts that surrounded the chariots during the Rath Yatra, get their thirst quenched," Bhaskar Mishra, a researcher in the Jagannath culture, said as quoted by PTI.
'Suna Besha' Of Lord Jagannath In Puri
Around 15 lakh devotees on Sunday witnessed 'Suna Besha' (golden attire) ritual on chariots. The idols were decorated with golden attire, with sibling deities wearing gold jewellery weighing nearly 208 kg on the occasion of Suna Besha, which translates to "Golden Attire" or "Golden Adornment," symbolising divine prosperity, victory of good over evil and the Lord's eternal guardianship over the universe.
It is observed five times a year, with the most significant one taking place on Bahuda Ekadashi, the day after the return of the deities from the Gundicha Temple during the Ratha Yatra festival.
ରଥାରୂଢ଼ ଶ୍ରୀଜୀଉଙ୍କର ବଡ଼ ତଢ଼ାଉ ବେଶ ବା ସୁନାବେଶ ସମ୍ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ହୋଇଅଛି।
The Suna Besha of the deities atop the chariots has been completed. #RathaJatra2025 #RathaYatra2025 #ShreeJagannathaDhaam #Sunabesha2025 pic.twitter.com/eveIZj8SAV
— Shree Jagannatha Temple, Puri (@JagannathaDhaam) July 6, 2025
Suna Besha represents the supreme sovereignty of Lord Jagannath and is a celebration of devotion, faith and community. It's a moment when the mortal world merges with the divine, filling devotees with hope, peace, and spiritual awakening.
The tradition of Suna Besha is believed to have originated during the reign of King Kapilendra Deva in the 15th century CE, who donated gold and diamonds to Lord Jagannath after conquering southern kingdoms.
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