Puri, Sept 9: The deities in Shreemandir, Lord Jagannath, His siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra will be attired in the attractive Banabhoji Besha today.
It is performed on Bhadraba Krushna Dasami (the 10th day of the dark fortnight in Bhadraba). The deities are dressed like cowherd boys, as if they are going to attend a picnic. Fun loving Lord Krishna always loves for adventure and natural beauty, it always reflects in Lord Jagannath culture.
Lord Krishna is one of the Purna Avatar of Lord Jagannath. Jagannath temple, all balya Lilas (activity) are conducted as rituas after Lord Krishna's birth (Janmastami).
Bana Bhoji Besha is one of the special attire of Lord Jagannath, illustrates the fun-loving side of Lord Krishan. Lord Krishna with his elder brother Balaram goes to Picnic with their friends, they carry pots of full of cream ( lahuni ) .
Exactly the same visualization In Bana Bhoji besha, they also wear a lot of gold ornaments that reflect their royal lineage.
On the head of each god are set 25 such ornaments. The other jewels used during this occasion are the odhiani, tilaka, and a number of necklaces.
