Culture And Tradition / Chandan Yatra of Lord Lingaraj to Begin with Traditional ‘Chapa Khela’ at 4 PM Today
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The ritual, which will began at 4 PM, marks the start of a 22-day-long festival celebrated with devotion and grandeur.
Bhubaneswar, Apr 20: The sacred Chandan Yatra of Lord Lingaraj will commence today with the traditional Chapa Khela ritual at the historic Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar.
The ritual, which will began at 4 PM, marks the start of a 22-day-long festival celebrated with devotion and grandeur.
During the ceremony, the Maharana servitors perform the age-old tradition of placing Lord Lingaraj on a beautifully decorated Chapa Danga (wooden boat). Alongside Lord Lingaraj, Goddess Parvati, Goddess Durga, and Lord Vasudeva also embarked on the symbolic journey across the holy Bindusagar Lake.
Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the divine spectacle, which is considered one of the most significant rituals of the temple calendar.
The deities will be ceremonially immersed in the fragrant Chandan Kund, symbolizing purification and renewal. The boats will then sail across Bindusagar, accompanied by devotional music and chants, before returning to the temple. The ritual is not only a spiritual event but also a cultural celebration, showcasing Odisha’s rich heritage of temple traditions.
The Chandan Yatra will continue for 22 days, during which various rituals and festivities will be observed.
Also read: Secret Ritual of Lord Jagannath: Public Darshan to Remain Suspended from 6 PM
The event is expected to draw thousands of devotees and tourists, adding to the spiritual vibrancy of Bhubaneswar. The temple authorities have made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of the rituals and to accommodate the large influx of devotees.
The Chapa Khela is regarded as a symbolic representation of Lord Lingaraj’s journey through the cosmic waters, reaffirming the bond between the divine and the devotees. With the commencement of this festival, Bhubaneswar once again becomes a hub of spiritual fervor and cultural celebration.
The ritual, which will began at 4 PM, marks the start of a 22-day-long festival celebrated with devotion and grandeur.
During the ceremony, the Maharana servitors perform the age-old tradition of placing Lord Lingaraj on a beautifully decorated Chapa Danga (wooden boat). Alongside Lord Lingaraj, Goddess Parvati, Goddess Durga, and Lord Vasudeva also embarked on the symbolic journey across the holy Bindusagar Lake.
Devotees gathered in large numbers to witness the divine spectacle, which is considered one of the most significant rituals of the temple calendar.
The deities will be ceremonially immersed in the fragrant Chandan Kund, symbolizing purification and renewal. The boats will then sail across Bindusagar, accompanied by devotional music and chants, before returning to the temple. The ritual is not only a spiritual event but also a cultural celebration, showcasing Odisha’s rich heritage of temple traditions.
The Chandan Yatra will continue for 22 days, during which various rituals and festivities will be observed.
Also read: Secret Ritual of Lord Jagannath: Public Darshan to Remain Suspended from 6 PM
The event is expected to draw thousands of devotees and tourists, adding to the spiritual vibrancy of Bhubaneswar. The temple authorities have made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of the rituals and to accommodate the large influx of devotees.
The Chapa Khela is regarded as a symbolic representation of Lord Lingaraj’s journey through the cosmic waters, reaffirming the bond between the divine and the devotees. With the commencement of this festival, Bhubaneswar once again becomes a hub of spiritual fervor and cultural celebration.
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