Published By : Prameya News Bureau | May 15, 2021 IST
Share
Puri, May 15: Chandan Yatra, which is the longest festival observed at Jagannath temple at Puri, began today. Chandan Yatra commenced as a low key affair in the wake of Coronavirus pandemic this year. On the first 21 days, Lord Madanmohan, Rama, Krishna, Laxmi and Saraswati are taken in a procession from Jagannath Temple to the Narendra pond. Five Shivas known as Pancha Pandavas, namely Lokanath, Yameswar, Markandaya, Kapal Mochan and Nilakantha would also accompany Madanmohan to Narendra pond. Jagannath Temple administration has started its preparation to observe auspicious Akshaya Tritiya and Chandan Yatra inside the shrine premises. The rituals commence at around 4am as Dwarafita niti and the other rituals will be performed and completed by 12:30pm.
News7 Is Now On WhatsApp Join And Get Latest News Updates Delivered To You Via WhatsApp
You Might Also Like
More From Related News
Odisha women to play Haryana in National Hockey C'ship QF
Naveen Patnaik does not need alliance to form govt in Odisha: VK Pandian
Odisha: RBT spotted in Bonai forest division of Sundargarh district
Orissa HC rejects plea against use of BJD’s party symbol in govt ads
Kendrapara: Forest department personnel injured in attack
Fate of Rama Devi University's 2nd campus crawling under file
Odisha govt to suspend driving licence for 3 months for these traffic violations
Odisha: Malkangiri sisters create voter awareness using multiple table, song goes viral
Two Forest officials injured in firing in Odisha’s Kuldiha Sanctuary