Puri, July 17: With the conclusion of the Bahuda Yatra on Monday, the Holy Trinity Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Jagannath on their ‘chariots on Puri Bada Danda’ will don a resplendent attire of gold ornaments in a special ritual called ‘Suna Besha’ today.

The significant characteristic of the Suna Besha (golden attire) ritual is that the three deities will adorn with heavy gold ornaments atop the chariots in front of the Singhadwar.

Suna Besha is also known as Rajadhiraja besha, Raja Besha and Rajarajeshwara Besha. This is a festival when the deities Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are adorned with gold jewellery.

It is observed on the day after the return of the Deities from Gundicha Temple, on Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi Tithi. Out of the 32 Beshas or forms of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra, Suna Besha is one of the most looked upon by the devotees.

During this special ritual, the holy trinity will be decorated with gold ornaments. Lord Jagannath will also be adorned with a chakra (disc) made of gold on the right hand while a silver conch would adorn his left hand. However, Balabhadra will be decorated with a plough made of gold on the left hand and a golden mace on his right hand. Goddess Subhadra’s forehead is decorated with an emerald (panna).

As per the schedule, Suna Besha ritual will start atop the chariots at 4.30 am today. Devotees will be allowed to get glimpses of Suna Besha from 6 pm till 11 pm.

Security beefed up in Puri for sibling detities Suna Besha today. Drones have been deployed for management of traffic and parking.

As it is expected that over 20 lakh devotees will congregate to witness ‘Suna Besha’ today.

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