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The grand celebration of Jagannath Rath Yatra is set to commence on June 20 in Puri, Odisha

Magnificent bathing rituals of deities at Puri Srimandir begin. Witness the ceremonial bath of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra & Devi Subhadra.. The Chaturdhamurti are being treated with 108 pitchers of special herbal water .

Snana Ritual being performed at the Snana Bedi of the Chaturdhamurti .

During the snana yatra day, Lord Jagannath stands in the sun throughout the day and also takes bath with cold water. So, he gets sick. He catches fever.

Lord jagannath about

Lord Jagannath, also known as Lord Jagannatha, is a prominent deity in Hinduism, particularly in the state of Odisha, India. He is considered a form of Lord Krishna and is worshipped as the Lord of the Universe. The name “Jagannath” translates to “Lord of the Universe” or “Master of the World.”

The primary temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath is the Jagannath Temple located in Puri, Odisha. The temple is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus and is renowned for its annual Rath Yatra, which is a grand procession where the deities of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra are taken out in ornate chariots.

Lord Jagannath is depicted as a dark-skinned deity with large round eyes and a smiling face. He is usually shown with two hands holding a discus (chakra) and a conch shell (shankha). He is often depicted along with his siblings, Balabhadra and Subhadra.

Worship of Lord Jagannath is characterized by devotion, rituals, and ceremonies. Devotees offer prayers, perform aarti (ritual of waving a lamp), and engage in kirtan (devotional singing) to express their devotion. The prasadam (holy food) offered to Lord Jagannath, known as “Mahaprasad,” holds great significance and is considered highly sacred.

The worship of Lord Jagannath is deeply rooted in the cultural and religious traditions of Odisha and holds immense significance for millions of devotees. The Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri attracts a large number of pilgrims and visitors from all over the world who come to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath and participate in the religious festivities associated with him.