Puri:: ‘Banakalagi’ ritual at Jagannath Temple here on Thursday was delayed by two hours due to shortage in ‘Sringar’ items.
A heated argument ensued when the items did not arrive in time. The ritual began at 4.55 pm and went on till 7.25 pm, when ‘Mahasnana’ was held.
Dutta Mohapatra Sevakas generally perform this ritual.