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Festivals Observed In Srimandir

20. RATHA YATRA - On the Asadha Sukla dwitiya, after preliminary rituals the three deities and Sudarshan are ushered in to their specially built decorated chariot parked near the Simhadwara in a ceremonial Pahandi procession. The Thakur Raja of Puri conducts the ceremonial chhera panhara on the three chariots. The chariot are pulled amidst loud speakers and playing of various musical instruments

The chariots rumble through the Grand Road to reach the Gundicha Mandir, situated at a distance of 3 Kms north east of Sri Mandir. On the way the deities are offered Pankti, way side sacred offerings by heads of various

Maths. The deities are ushered in to the Gundicha Tempple the next day and there they enjoy a week long sojourn. The ogs on the chariot spires are worshipped every day.

Hera Panchami is observed on the Shukla Panchami. The image of Goddess Lakshmi is ceremonially taken to Gundicha Temple where the chariots are anchored. She does not call on Jagannath, rather leaves the front yard of the Gundicha temple abruptly causing a little damage to Jagannath's chariot, Nandighosh. She come back to her temple via Hera Gouri Sahi.

On the eighth day the chariot are placed facing south west for resumption of their return journey next day.

21. HERA PANCHAMI - Celebrated on both day of bright fort night of Asadha.

22. BAHUDA YATRA - The return journey of the deities commences on the 9th day. On their way back they halt at Mausima Temple and receive cake from their aunt. Then they move on. Chariots of Balabhadra and Subhadra reach Simhadwar first and Nandighosh stays back in front of the palace of Puri Raja. From the Chahani Mandap. Viewing plat form near the Snana Mandap, Goddess Laxmi watches the safe return of Lord Jagannath. Nandighosh finally reaches at the Simhadwara and that marks the end of the Journey.

On the 11th day, the deities still occuping their chariots out side the Simhadwara are richly decorated with various gold ornaments brought from the temple store. They appear in Suna Vesha.

On the 12th day Niladri Vijaya is celebrated. Balabhadra and Subhadra in ceremonial gotipahandi are ushered in to the Ratna Sinhasan where as Jagannath alone is left behind and becomes a target of mock humiliation by Devadasis at the bidding of Laxmi. When the pleasant repartee is over, Jagannath and Laxmi are re united. This event is known as Laxmi-Narayana Bheta. Then lord Jagannath majestically repairs to his ratna singhasan and joins his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra.

23. SUNA VESHA - celebrate on 11th day of bright fortnight of Asadha.

24. SAYANA EKADASI- On the 11th day of the bright night of Asadha, the sayana Ustav or sleeping ceremony is performed. The adhivasa nitis are performed the previous day. At night the representatives images Srinarayan, Vasudeva and Bhubaneswari representing Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra respectively are brought to the well decorated sleeping chamber and placed on the cots. They are invoked with prayer" O lord, do please sleep for four months for the well fare of the universe". Then they are laid on their respective beds.
25. GARUDA SAYANA DWADASI - The ceremony is performed on the 12th day of the bright fortnight of Asadha.

26. ADHAR PANA ON RATH - Celebrated on 12th day of bright fortnight of Asadha.

27. NILADRI BIJE - Celebrated on 13th day of bright fortnight of Asadha.

28. KARKATA SANKRANTI or DAKHINAYAN YATRA - As the Sun begins to move to the autumnal equinox, a festival called as Dakhinayan Yatra is observed.

29. CHITALAGI AMAVASYA - On the new moon day in the month of Shrabana the Gold and Stone sets Chitas moved from the deities during Snana Yatra are again put on them.

30. BADI NRUSINGH BIJE - Celebrated on 9th day of bright fortnight of Shravan.

31. JHULAN YATRA - It is celebrated in the Temple from the Shrabana Shukla Dasami up to Pratipada. Madanmohan, the proxy of Jagannath Saraswati and Laxmi are placed on a decorated swings in Jhulan Mandap and crowds of Pilgrims congregate in the Temple to see the Festival. Different Mathas of Puri also celebrate this festival with great pomp and grandeur.

32. GAMHAPURNIMA or BALABHADRA JANMA - On the full moon day in the month of Shravana nitis are performed to celebrate the birthday of Balabhadra. The deities wear gold and silken rachis.

33. The deities wear RAHUREKHA LAGI - Rahurekha ornaments for the forehead on the 5th lunar day of the dark fortnight of Balabhadra.

34. KRISHNA JANMA - It is celebrated in the Temple on the 8th day of the dark fortnight of Baraga. On this day ceremonies regarding the birth of Lord Krishna are performed. On the next day Nandostaba is observed.

35. NANDOSTAV - Celebrated on 9th day of black fortnight of Bhadraba.

36. BANA BHOJI VESHA - Celebrated on 10th day of black fortnight of Bhadraba.

37. KALIYA DALAN VESHA - Celebrated on 11th day of black fortnight of Bhadraba.

38. PALMBASUR BADHA VESHA - Celebrated on 12th day of black fortnight of Bhadraba.

39. KRUSHNA BALARAM VESHA - Celebrated on 13th day of black fortnight of Bhadraba.

40. SAPTAPURI AMAVASYA - The new mood day of Bhadraba. On this day quantities of sweets known as Saptapuri Tada are offered to the Deities

41. DABAGNI - Celebrated on 12th day of bright fortnight of Bhadraba.

42. NIKUNJA LILA - Celebrated on 12th day of bright fortnight of Bhadraba.

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