Puri: The sacred Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra will be observed on June 29 (Tomorrow), with preparations underway in the holy city. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has released the detailed schedule of rituals for the annual festival, along with the timings for Rath Yatra, Bahuda Yatra, and other key ceremonies.
Snana Yatra, observed on the auspicious occasion of Jyestha Shukla Purnima, also known as Debasnana Purnima, is one of the most significant festivals in the Jagannath tradition. On this day, the sibling deities are ceremonially brought out to the Snana Mandap in a grand Pahandi procession and bathed with 108 pitchers of sacred water.
Following the ceremonial bath, the deities are believed to fall ill and subsequently enter the Anasara period, a ritual seclusion lasting nearly two weeks. During this time, the deities remain away from public view before reappearing for the world-famous Rath Yatra.
According to the schedule released by SJTA, the day-long rituals will begin early in the morning.
Snana Yatra Schedule (June 29)
Mangalarpana: 4:30 am
Pahandi: 5:00 am – 7:00 am
Mangalalati: 9:00 am
Jalabije, Puja & Snana: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Chhera Pahanra by Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deba: 3:30 pm
Hati Besha: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sahanamela: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bahuda Pahandi: 11:00 pm – 2:00 am
The temple administration has also confirmed the schedule for the upcoming Rath Yatra, which will be held on July 16. After completing the Anasara period, the Holy Trinity will embark on their annual journey from the Shree Jagannath Temple (Srimandir) to the Gundicha Temple on their respective chariots.
Rath Yatra Schedule (July 16)
Mangalalati: 6:00 am
Ratha Pratistha: 9:00 am
Pahandi: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Chhera Panhara: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chariot Pulling: 4:00 pm
The Bahuda Yatra, marking the return journey of the deities from the Gundicha Temple to the Jagannath Temple, will be observed on July 24.
Bahuda Yatra Schedule (July 24)
Mangalarpana: 4:00 am
Pahandi: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Chhera Panhara: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Chariot Pulling: 4:00 pm
Following the Bahuda Yatra, devotees will witness the grand Suna Besha (golden attire of the deities) on July 25, followed by the Adharapana ritual on July 26.
The annual Rath Yatra festivities will conclude with Niladri Bije on July 27, when the deities will ceremonially re-enter the sanctum sanctorum of the temple and return to the Ratna Bedi, marking the end of this year’s celebrations.
