The Chachery Besha is a five-day long festival celebrated in the state of Odisha, India. It is an important festival for the devotees of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess […]
Gaja Udharana Besha
Gaja Udharana Besha is a profoundly significant tradition observed in the worship of the divine Deities, particularly in the sacred land of Jagannath Puri. According to the meticulous research conducted […]
JAMA LAGGI BESHA
In the month of Magha, as the grip of winter begins to loosen, a significant ritual takes place at the abode of Lord Jagannath. From the radiant fifth day of […]
Padma Mukha Besha – Costume Of Lord Jagannath
Padma Mukha Besha, an enchanting ritual observed in the sacred city of Puri, holds within its folds a tapestry of devotion, legend, and divine grace. Occurring between on any Wednesday […]
Pusya Abhisheka Besha – Costumes Of Lord Jagnnath
The coronation festival of Lord Sri Jagannath ( Pusya Abhisheka ) is celebrated during the Odia Lunar month Pausha on full moon day. Three Deities are adjoined with various gold […]
Makar Chaurashi – Costume Of Lord Jagannath
On the Makara Sankranti day, Jagannath Mahaprabhu wears Makara-chula (a sort of head-gear). The previous day, the rice is consecrated (adhibasa) and on the festive day, coconut, clarified butter and […]
Bana Bhoji Besha – Costume Of Lord Jagannath
Bana Bhoji Besha is a traditional ritual observed on Bhadraba Krushna Dasami, which falls on the 10th day of the dark fortnight in Bhadraba. During this ritual, the deities are […]
Chandana Lagi Besha: The Significance of Sandalwood Adornment in Jagannath Temple
The Jagannath temple is known for its elaborate rituals and practices, which are steeped in tradition and have been passed down for centuries. One of these practices is Chandana Lagi […]
Odhana Sasthi – deities wear winter garments
It is observed on Margasira Sukla Sasthi Tithi i.e. the sixth day of the bright fortnight of Margasira (November-December). Margasira Sukla Sasthi is also celebrated as Prabarana Sasthi . From […]
Shraadha Besha – Costume Of Lord Jagannath
This besha is observed on 14th day of dark fortnight of Margasir Month. In accordance with Hindu culture, Sri Jagannath himself offers shraadha Tarpan to their parents such as Dasarath, […]
Radha Damodar Besha – Costume Of Lord Jagannath
On each year from Aswina Ekadasi to Kartik Dasami for one month, this Besha is observed on each day. On mythological belief reveals that while Akrura the emissary of Kansa […]
Suna Besha – Costume Of Lord Jagannath
Sunaa Besha Observed five times during a year. Generally the besha happen on Bijaya Dashami ( October ), Kartik Purnima ( November ) Pausa Purnima ( December ) Magha Purnima […]