This is the day when the making of chariots begins for the Rath Yatra of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath
Location: SLV Central Park
11th June
2 PM onwards
Deva Snana Purnima is a ritualistic bathing ceremony of the deities of the Jagannath Temple – Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra
Location: SLV Central Park
26th June
1 PM onwards
The Festival for the Eyes, is a sacred ritual performed before Rath Yatra: The Grand Festival of Chariots.
Location: SLV Central Park
27th June
3 PM onwards
Three deities (Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra ) are drawn by a multitude of devotees in three massive, wooden chariots on bada danda (the grand avenue) to Gundicha Mandira whereby they reside there for a week
Location: SLV Central Park to Ruchira IRIS
1st July
7 PM onwards
According to the legend, Goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Jagannath, visits Gundicha Temple to meet Lord Jagannath on this day. The story goes that she is upset with Lord Jagannath for leaving her behind and going on the Rath Yatra with his siblings, Balabhadra and Subhadra.
Location: Ruchira IRIS
5th July
3 PM onwards
During Bahuda Jatra, the three deities—Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra—return to their abode in the Jagannath Temple after spending a week at the Gundicha Temple.
Location: Ruchira IRIS to SLV Central Park
6th July
10 AM onwards
"Suna" means "gold" in Odia, and "Besha" means "attire" or "adornment." Thus, Suna Besha refers to the golden attire in which the deities are adorned. During Suna Besha, the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra are decorated with gold ornaments and jewelry.
Location: SLV Central Park
7th July
7 PM onwards
Adhara Pana is a special sweet drink made from various ingredients, including milk, sugar, banana, cheese, nutmeg, black pepper, and other spices. It is prepared in large quantities.
The drink is primarily offered to appease the divine associates of the deities, such as the Parswa Devatas (side deities) and the accompanying spirits who are believed to travel with Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra during the Rath Yatra.
Location: SLV Central Park
8th July
9 PM
Niladri Bije is the concluding ritual of the annual Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) of Lord Jagannath in Puri, Odisha. It marks the return of the deities—Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra—to the sanctum sanctorum of the Jagannath Temple after their sojourn at the Gundicha Temple.
Location: SLV Central Park
