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Lord Jagannath Dazzles in Suna Besha
In the holy city of Puri, India, a special event called Suna Besha took place.
This event is part of the annual Rath Yatra, where the gods Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra are taken out in chariots.
After their nine-day journey, they were brought back to the main temple, Srimandir.
On the evening of July 25, the gods were dressed in beautiful gold ornaments.
These ornaments include golden hands, feet, crowns, peacock feathers, earrings, and necklaces.
Thousands of people came to see this special event.
The temple authorities took special care to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the ritual.
This tradition has been followed for many years and is very important to the people of Puri and devotees from all over the world.
Lakhs of devotees gathered in Puri to witness the Suna Besha ritual.
Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra were adorned with elaborate gold ornaments.
The ritual took place on the chariots after the deities' return from the Gundicha Temple.
The ornaments included golden hands, feet, crowns, peacock feathers, earrings, and necklaces.
Thousands of security personnel were deployed to manage the crowd and ensure safety.
- Who
- Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra
- What
- Suna Besha ritual
- Where
- Puri, Odisha, India
- When
- July 25, 2026
- Why
- To adorn the deities with elaborate gold ornaments as part of the annual Rath Yatra festivities
Traditionalists
Modernists
Significance of Suna Besha
Traditionalists
The Suna Besha ritual is a sacred tradition that must be preserved in its original form, as it holds immense religious and cultural significance.
Modernists
While the tradition is important, it should be adapted to modern times to make it more accessible and inclusive for all devotees.
Key facts
- Location
- Puri, Odisha, India
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Deities Involved
- Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra
- Significance
- One of the most revered public appearances of the deities
- Security Measures
- Thousands of security personnel deployed
- Traditional Ornaments
- Sri Hasta, Sri Payar, Sri Mukuta, Sri Mayur Chandrika, Sri Kundal, Sri Rahurekha, Sri Mala
- Historical Significance
- Introduced in 1460 during the reign of Gajapati King Kapilendra Deb
- Next Ritual
- Adhara Pana on July 28, 2024
Quotes
ADG Soumendra Priyadarshi
Deputy Commissioner of Police for Odisha
“"The waiting time at Maltipatpur and Batgaon has exceeded three hours. Regular alerts are being issued through SMS and social media to help devotees plan their visit."”
thehansindia.com
“"Lakhs of devotees witnessed the ‘Suna Besha’ ritual in an orderly manner. All arrangements were made keeping in view the safety and security of devotees."”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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