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Proxy Deities of Lord Jagannath Temple

Proxy Deities of Lord Jagannath Temple

The proxies of the Trinity ( Lord Jagannath, Balavadra, Subhadra ) are placed in a temple towards south of Jagamohan to brought out for ceremonial outing on festive occasions.

Sri Madan Mohan, Sri Rama Krishna – They are ceremonially taken to the Narendra Pond everyday during the Chandan Yatra for cruise.

Sri Ram – On the day of Phalgun Shukla Pratipada, Phalgun Chaturthi, Phalgun Ashtami, and Phalgun Dwadashi tithi Lord Sri Ram proxy deity of Sri Jagannath attaind the same Benata Shikar ritual following after Mangal Arati to Jagannath Ballav Math ( monastery )

Sri Nrusingh – He is taken to jagannath Ballabh Math for special worship on the Nrusingh Chaturdashi day.

Sri Dola Govinda – Sports on the spring swing during the Dola Yatra.

Sri Narayan – He is taken to the sea-shore on every Amavasya for a special ritual linked with Mahodadhi.

Sri Hanuman – He is taken to Chakratirtha-via-Jagannath Ballabha Math on Chaitra Sankranti for a special Puja.

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