BOATS OF NANDA BHADRA AND BAIJAYANTI PULLED OUT OF NARENDRA PUSHKARINI TODAY ON CHAITRA PURNIMA.

PREPARATIONS FOR LORD JAGANNATH’S CHANDAN JATRA BEGINS

The Chandan Yatra, celebrated in Puri, Odisha, stands out among all Jagannatha-related festivals as the longest one. This renowned festival spans forty-two days, starting on the third lunar day of the waxing moon or Akshay Tritiya of Vaisakh. The significance of the Chandan Yatra lies in its rituals, primarily the application of sandalwood paste to the deities. This fragrant paste, known for its cooling properties, symbolizes the process of calming the Lord’s divine heat after the scorching summer months. Throughout the festival, Lord Jagannatha and his divine siblings are adorned with sandalwood paste, offering devotees a serene and spiritually enriching experience. The Chandan Yatra attracts devotees from far and wide, who eagerly participate in the rituals and seek the blessings of the Lord Jagannatha, making it a cherished and significant event in the religious calendar of Puri.