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Snana Yatra
June 22
At Puri, a grand festival known as ‘Snana Purnima’ or ‘Snana Yatra’ takes place on the full moon day in the month of Jyestha. It is a special occasion where Lord Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra are bathed in an abhisheka ceremony.
Following the sacred bath , the Deities take on a unique and delightful form known as ‘Hathi Vesha’ or ‘Gaja Vesha’ in the evening. During this part of the festival, Lord Jagannatha and Lord Balarama are adorned with ornate elephant costumes, complete with trunks and tusks. Subhadra takes on the appearance of a beautiful lotus flower.
According to the Skanda Purana, this tradition was established by King Indradyumna during the installation of the Deities. It is believed that seeing Lord Jagannatha on this day can absolve ourselves of our past sins, which is why thousands of devotees from around the world flock to Puri to witness this holy festival.
After the Snana Yatra, the Deities are kept away from public view for fifteen days and during all these days the daily rites of the temple remain suspended. As Jagannatha himself instructed, after this ceremony, he is not seen for a fortnight. The Deities are kept on a special "sick room" called the Ratan vedi inside the temple. This period is called 'Anabasara kala' meaning improper time for worship. It has been said earlier that the Deities are discoloured as a result of the sacred bath – some say look a bit off colour. During these fifteen days the Daitas (descendants of Viswavasu, the Savara) repaint and restore the Deities and Jagannath's fine decorations.
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