Bhubaneswar: Public darshan at the Jagannath Temple in Puri will be restricted for five hours tomorrow for the Banakalagi ritual of Lord Jagannath and His siblings.
Devotees will not be allowed to have darshan (viewing) of the deities from 5 pm to 10 pm. This information has been shared by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on social media.
Devotees can resume darshan after 10 pm once the ritual is complete.
— Shree Jagannatha Temple Office, Puri (@SJTA_Puri) October 29, 2024
According to sources, Wednesday marks Kartika Krishna Trayodashi Tithi, a special occasion for the Banakalagi Niti, during which fresh colours are applied to the idols. Natural colours such as Hingula, Haritala, Kasturi, Keshar, and Kaintha glue are used in this process.
The rituals are traditionally performed by the Dutta Mohapatra servitors and the Khadiprasad Daitapati servitors.
