Puri, Jul 8: The revered Rath Yatra, an annual procession, commenced this year on June 27, culminating on the auspicious day of Niladri Bije, which holds immense spiritual significance. This day marks the return of the gods to the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri. It is believed that on this occasion, Lord Jagannath offers Rasagola to Goddess Lakshmi as a gesture of welcome.
During Niladri Bije, the three deities-Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra make their return to the Ratna Bedi. A key ritual of the day involves Lord Jagannath offering Rasagola to Goddess Lakshmi as part of the process of entering the temple. This custom has made both Niladri Bije and Rasagola Dibasa deeply significant for devotees. The celebration takes place on Ashadha Traydashi, the 13th day of the lunar month of Ashadha.
Jai Jagannath….🙏
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) July 8, 2025
On the pious occasion of #NiladriBije, Mahaprabhu Jagannath, while returning to Ratna Singhasana, offers Rasagola to #MahaLakshmi. My sandart at Puri beach in Odisha for this unique ritual . #RasagolaDibasa pic.twitter.com/TZGCpjvkSJ
In honor of the occasion, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created beautiful, heartfelt artworks. He expressed his tribute by writing:
Jai Jagannath….🙏
On the pious occasion of #NiladriBije, Mahaprabhu Jagannath, while returning to Ratna Singhasana, offers Rasagola to #MahaLakshmi. My sandart at Puri beach in Odisha for this unique ritual . #RasagolaDibasa
The temple town of Puri is beautifully adorned during this festive time, as thousands of devotees gather to visit the divine abode of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra, seeking their blessings.
