Puri, Oct 15: Devotees visiting the sacred Shreemandir in Puri today will experience a temporary suspension of darshan of the divine Trinity—Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannatha, and Devi Subhadra—from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM due to the observance of Banakalagi Niti, a revered ritual in the temple’s tradition.

Banakalagi Niti, which translates to "the ritual of applying fresh facial paint," is performed periodically to rejuvenate the deities’ appearance. This sacred practice involves the application of natural colors and herbal mixtures to the idols, symbolizing divine beauty and spiritual renewal.

Temple authorities have announced that darshan will resume promptly after 10:00 PM, once the ritual concludes.

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Devotees are advised to plan their visit accordingly and cooperate with temple administration during this period.

The Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration (SJTA) has ensured that all arrangements are in place to facilitate the smooth conduct of the ritual and the subsequent resumption of darshan.