Bada Mahasnana Ritual at Puri Srimandir: Sacred Bathing Ceremony Upholds Tradition

Puri, Odisha: The sacred Bada Mahasnana ritual was performed at the Jagannath Temple (Srimandir) in Puri, following age‑old traditions and temple protocols.

The revered ceremony, considered one of the most significant rituals in the temple calendar, involves the ceremonial bathing of the deities.

Temple servitors carried out the ritual with strict adherence to customs, ensuring continuity of practices that have been observed for centuries.

The Bada Mahasnana is believed to symbolise spiritual purification and renewal, drawing thousands of devotees who regard the event as a moment of divine blessing.

Authorities at Srimandir supervised the proceedings to maintain sanctity and discipline within the temple premises.

The ritual not only reinforces the spiritual bond between devotees and the deities but also highlights the enduring cultural heritage of Odisha.