Adhara Pana Ritual Honors Lord Jagannath in Puri

The Adhara Pana Ritual is a special ceremony that takes place after the Rath Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha.

On July 26, 2026, large earthen pots filled with a sweet drink called pana will be offered to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra.

The drink is made with milk, cheese, sugar, banana, spices, and herbs.

The pots are placed before the deities so that the drink reaches their lips, symbolically offering them refreshment.

After the offering, the pots are broken on the chariots, symbolizing the completion of the deities' stay outside the temple.

This ritual is not meant for consumption by devotees but is offered to unseen spirits and guardian beings.