Puri

Puri Jagannath’s First Phase Of Chandan Yatra Ends With ‘Bhaunri’

By
OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: The first phase of Chandan Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra concluded with ‘Bhaunri Yatra’.

The 42-day-long Chandan Yatra which is celebrated in the run up to the  Rath Yatra of the deities, is divided into two parts. The first phase of 21 days is called ‘Bahara Chandan Yatra’ when the representatives idols of the Puri deities are taken out for a boat ride in Narendra Pokhari.

The second phase is called the ‘Bhitara Chandan Yatra’ or the one that is celebrated within the precincts of the temple.

During Bahara Chandan Yatra representative images of the deities i.e, Rama, Krishna, Madan Mohan, Laxmi and Saraswati and five Lingas known as Lokanatha, Jameswara, Markandaya, Kapala Mochana and Nilakantha or Pancha Pandavas, are carried in six decorated palanquins from Jagannath Temple to Narendra pokhari.

At the pond, the deities are given a sandalwood paste and aromatic water bath and taken to two boats which sail in pond. The boats also have temple dancers onboard, who dance and sing till late evening. This continues for 21 days and the last day is known as ‘Bhaunri Yatra’. Bhaunri or Bhamari Yatra is celebrated with display of fireworks and musical events.

The everyday rituals of Lord Jagannath closely characterise human attributes. His nitees include brushing teeth to going to bed after dinner. Similarly, in summer too to beat the, the the divine siblings are taken to Narendra Pokhari where they enjoy water sports and get some relief from the blistering heat.

Upon completion of Bahara Chandan Yatra, the deities’ ‘Bhitara Chandan Yatra’ starts and it continues for 21 days.

It may be mentioned that Chandan Yatra coincides with auspicious Akshaya Tritiya, marking the beginning of the process of Rath Yatra as the construction of chariots starts on this day.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Chief Justice Chandrachud’s Last Day At Work: ‘Forgive Me If I Ever Hurt Anyone’

New Delhi: It was the last day in office for Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud as Chief…

November 8, 2024

Orissa HC Refuses To Quash FIR Against Lawyer Accused Of Taking Money From Client To Bribe Judge

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has refused to quash a criminal case against a lawyer…

November 8, 2024

Low Pressure Over Bay Of Bengal In 48 Hours; Check Forecast For Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The cyclonic circulation over southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a…

November 8, 2024

Congress Activists Hurl Eggs At Odisha HE Minister’s Residence In Bhubaneswar; Know Why

Bhubaneswar: Activists of the students’ wing of Odisha Congress staged a demonstration and threw eggs…

November 8, 2024

Love Jihad? Kashmiri Youth Held In Bhubaneswar For ‘Blackmailing’ Woman For Marriage

Bhubaneswar: Mahila Police in Bhubaneswar on Friday detained a Kashmiri Muslim youth, Samir Mansoor, for…

November 8, 2024

Woman RI Faints After Tehsildar’s Phone Call In Odisha; Husband Moves Police Alleging Mental Torture

Keonjhar: A woman Revenue Inspector (RI) reportedly fainted after Ghasipura Tehsildar in Odisha’s Keonjhar district…

November 8, 2024

Rs 7.3 Lakh Looted From GSK Employee In Broad Daylight In Odisha’s Balangir

Balangir: In a daring act, unidentified miscreants allegedly looted Rs 7.3 lakh cash from a…

November 8, 2024

Don’t Give Into Blackmailing, Immediately Report To Police: Cuttack DCP

Cuttack: Following the alleged gangrape of a college girl, Cuttack DCP Jagmohan Meena on Friday…

November 8, 2024