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#Chhera Pahanra

Gajapati Maharaja of Puri, Divyasingha Deb, on Friday performed the sacred ‘Chhera Pahanra’ ritual, ceremonially sweeping the platforms of the three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra before the commencement of the Bahuda Yatra

Gajapati Maharaja performs sacred ‘Chhera Pahanra’ ritual ahead of Bahuda Yatra chariot pulling

Puri, Jul 24: Gajapati Maharaja of Puri, Divyasingha Deb, on Friday performed the sacred ‘Chhera Pahanra’ ri...

For local devotees, the sight of the queen performing the ceremonial sweeping is neither unusual nor controversial. It is simply the continuation of a family responsibility that has survived changing times and changing social norms.

Beyond Puri: The two Jagannath Temples where women perform Chhera Pahanra

Every year, as the majestic chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra roll down the Bada Danda in Pu...