Lord Jagannath and his siblings giving darshan on ‘Suna Besha in Chariots at Puri
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NDTV
6 hours ago
- NDTV
Puri Rath Yatra: Know About 'Adhar Pana' Ritual And Its Significance
The 'Adhara Pana' ritual of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra was observed on Monday on the Bada Danda (Grand Road) in Puri. The ritual marks one of the concluding ceremonies of the Rath Yatra festival in which servitors offer sweet water to the deities on the chariots, a day before their return to the Jagannath temple in Puri. Adhara Pana is a special type of sweet drink in which cheese, milk, sugar and spices are mixed. 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 — 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 — 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.
India Gazette
14 hours ago
- India Gazette
Devotees witness Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra during 'Adhara Panna' ritual in Puri
Puri (Odisha) [India], July 7 (ANI): Devotees in large numbers gathered in Puri on Sunday to witness the sacred 'Adhara Panna' ritual, as Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, was offered a special drink on the chariot. The ritual is considered one of the most significant events in the Rath Yatra celebrations. The 'Adhara Panna' ritual involves the offering of a sacred drink made with milk, sugar, and other ingredients to the deities in uniquely designed earthen pots shaped like the Lord's mouth. This offering is made on the chariots and is considered exclusively for the deities. After the ritual, the pots are broken on the chariot itself. Madhav Chandra Puja Panda explained the process, saying, 'After the daily rituals like Mangala Aarti, Snana, Gopal Vallabh Bhog, etc. and Madhyana Dhoopa and bhog ritual, the main ritual called 'Adhara Panna' will be performed in which milk, sugar and all such ingredients mixed will be offered to the Lord in three earthen pots that look like 'Adhara', meaning the Lord's face. After the ritual, these earthen pots are broken on the chariot itself because this prasad is only for the deities. Later, the Lord is given a bath before the evening rituals.' He urged devotees to remain calm for darshan, adding, 'Although everyone is excited for Lord Jagannath's darshan, if the devotees remain patient, they will have very good darshan.' Pooja, a devotee from Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, described her experience, saying, 'Lord Jagannath is looking very pretty just like a groom. Our Lord is very loving and adorable. Lord gives darshan only to those devotees whom he calls for darshan, so the devotees who are being called by the Lord are coming for darshan. The weather is also very pleasant. Lord has made all the arrangements for his devotees.' Another devotee from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, said, 'We had darshan of Lord Jagannath and we come every year to participate in Rath Yatra and have darshan of Lord Jagannath. Whenever the weather is too hot, Lord Jagannath brings the rain and stops it when the devotees feel inconvenient. Lord is very caring. The Rath Yatra will continue for four more days till Purnima, so everyone should come and visit Jagannath Puri.' BJP MP Sambit Patra also spoke about the event and the significance of the yatra, saying, 'Lord goes to his aunt's house from the temple premises and then Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra go back to the temple during Bahuda Yatra, that was held yesterday. Today, people from Odisha and other parts of the country are coming to have darshan of the Lord and even those outside the country who believe in the Lord are coming to Puri in lakhs. The arrangements for this are being made under the leadership of the Chief Minister.' (ANI)
New Indian Express
21 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Two million devotees witness Trinity's Suna Besha
PURI: Over two million devotees thronged Puri to witness the Suna Besha of the Trinity atop their respective chariots on Sunday. The process for Suna Besha ritual began at 4 pm. Under tight security, the Mekapa servitors retrieved three sets of ornaments from a temporary strong room relocated from the Bahar Ratna Bhandar, and handed those over to the dressers on the chariots, which were placed under a five-tier security cordon. The Trinity was adorned with a stunning array of ornaments, including giant gold limbs, ceremonial insignias like mace, lotus, chakra, conch, sun and moon, and a golden plough. They also wore large golden tiaras, ornate necklaces, earrings, chest guards, among others. The Suna Besha ritual was completed at 6 pm. Devotees, who had been arriving since Saturday, continued to pour in throughout the day, moving through long barricaded paths along Badadanda to witness the golden attire of the deities, and exiting through a regulated flow. Earlier in the day, the servitors performed the daily rituals on the chariots, starting with Mangal Arati, Tadap Lagi, Mailum, Abakash, Surya Puja, Rosa Homa, and Gopal Bhog, followed by Madhyahna Dhupa at 1.50 pm. The deities were then dressed in the sacred Khandua cloth before the Suna Besha.
