Puri Srimandir Gears Up for Grand Raja Besha of Lord Jagannath on Vijayadashami
Puri: The revered Puri Srimandir is set to witness the grand Raja Besha of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, drawing thousands of devotees to the holy town.
According to temple traditions, preparations for the special adornment will commence after the completion of the deities’ daily Abakasa rituals.
During the ceremonial process, servitors belonging to the Bhandara Mekapa Nijog will bring sandalwood paste in silver bowls along with sacred ornaments required for the divine attire.
As part of the elaborate Raja Besha ritual, the sibling deities will be dressed in fresh garments and decorated with sandalwood paste.
They will also be adorned with 32 varieties of gold ornaments, enhancing the grandeur of the occasion.
The divine ensemble will include sacred Pata Bastra and Panchakhanda flower garlands.
The deities will additionally be decorated with traditional weapons and symbols associated with their divine forms, including Hala Musala, Subarna Tadaki, and Sankha-Chakra.
Raja Besha is one of the most significant and visually spectacular rituals observed at the 12th-century shrine.
The unique attire symbolises royal majesty and holds immense spiritual significance for devotees.
A large influx of pilgrims and devotees is expected to visit Puri to witness the sacred ritual and seek the blessings of the Holy Trinity on Vijayadashami.
