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Ratha
Yatra :
On the
asadha shukla dwitiya after preliminary rituals
the three deities and Sudarshna are ushered into their
specially built massive decorated chariot parked near
Singhadwar in a ceremonial pahandi procession .
Lakhs of devotees irrespective of cast , creed, and
nationality throng on the Grand Road to greet their
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The
Thakur Raja of Puri ( the foremost servitor of Lord
Jagannath ) conducts the ceremonial Chhera panhara on
the three chariots and after that the chariots are
pulled amidst loud cheers and playing of various
musical instruments .The chariots rumble through the
Grand Road to reach the Gundicha Mandir , situated at
a distance 3 Kms. North –east of the Main Temple. On
the way the deities are offered pankti (wayside
sacred offering ) by heads of various matha .Usually
the chariots take two days to reach the Gundicha
Temple . The deities are ushered into the Gundicha
Temple next day and enjoy a weeklong sojourn . The
flags on the chariot-spires are worshipped every day.
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Chandan Yatra :
(from Vaisakh Shukla Tritiya or Akshaya Trutiya to
Jyestha Shukla Astami) Cruise in Narendra Pond.
Mahalakshmi and Bhudevi accompanied by proxies of
Sri Jagannath i.e., madanmohon, Rama Krishna,
lakshmi, Saraswati and five Shivas, i.e. |
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Sri Lokanath, Sri Yameshwar, Sri Kapalamachana, Sri
Markandaeswara, Sri Nilakantheswar in different
palanquins move to the NARENDRA POND for a ritual
evening cruise every day for 21 days. At the Chandan
Mandap inside the pond the deities are engaged
themselves in water sport in the specially arranged
vats of sandal paste water. In the valedictory
night the deities cruise for 21 times. The Chandan
Yatra is also otherwise known as Gandhalepana Yatra.
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The Puri Beach Festival, with Tourism of Orissa tour
packages, offers a kaleidoscopic view of Orissa’s
cultural heritage and modern lifestyle. Modeled on the
Goa Festival, the Puri Beach Festival has its own
energy and positive vibes that will make you drop your
guard and enjoy every single moment of your stay in
Puri, Orissa during the Puri Beach Festival.
The Puri Beach Festival is held over 5 days, in the
month of November, on the Puri beach that is a popular
tourist and pilgrimage destination on its own. Come
festival season and the popular Puri Beach is
transformed into the well-lit colorful venue for the
Puri Beach Festival. The festival gives you a chance
to explore the nuances of the inhabitants of Puri,
Orissa, who display a radical attitude towards
changing environs and are yet deeply religious and
conservative at heart. |
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