Bahuda Yatra: Sudarshan Leads The Pahandi Ritual As Return Journey Begins
Key Points
The sacred Bahuda Yatra began today with the ceremonial Pahandi procession.
As per tradition, Chakraraj Sudarshan, the divine discus of Lord Vishnu, was the first to be carried out from the sanctum of the Gundicha Temple and placed atop Darpadalan, the chariot of Goddess Subhadra.
The ritual commenced earlier than scheduled, starting around 10:30 AM, ahead of the planned noon timing.
Puri, Jul 5: After completing a sacred nine-day stay at the Gundicha Temple, Lord Jagannath along with Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, will now return to Shree Mandir in a magnificent spectacle known as Bahuda Yatra.
The sacred Bahuda Yatra began today with the ceremonial Pahandi procession.
As per tradition, Chakraraj Sudarshan, the divine discus of Lord Vishnu, was the first to be carried out from the sanctum of the Gundicha Temple and placed atop Darpadalan, the chariot of Goddess Subhadra.
📱 Get Argus News App
✨The ritual commenced earlier than scheduled, starting around 10:30 AM, ahead of the planned noon timing.
Each deity will take their place atop the grand chariots—Nandighosha, Taladhwaja, and Darpadalana—before the ceremonial Rath pulling begins.
With lakhs of devotees gathering along the Grand Road (Bada Danda), the air reverberates with the rhythmic sounds of ghanta-ghanti and kahali, creating an ambiance charged with spiritual fervor.
District administration and police have deployed extensive arrangements for crowd and traffic control, ensuring safety and seamless coordination throughout the day.
read more Odisha News