Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri will remain closed for public darshan from 10:30 PM on Saturday (June 27) in view of the upcoming Snana Yatra rituals of Lord Jagannath and His divine siblings.
According to the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), the Snana Yatra of Mahaprabhu will be observed on Monday (June 29) on the auspicious occasion of Jyestha Shukla Purnima. In preparation for the sacred bathing ceremony and associated rituals at the Shree Mandira, the temple administration has decided to temporarily suspend public entry.
Darshan will remain suspended from 10:30 PM on Saturday to facilitate necessary ritual arrangements and preparations ahead of the Snana Yatra. The restriction will continue until the completion of the preparatory rituals, after which devotees will be allowed darshan as per the scheduled timings.
“On Monday, 29.06.2026, Jyestha Shukla Purnima, the Snana Yatra of Mahaprabhu will be observed. In view of the special rituals and advance preparations at the Shree Mandira, public darshan will remain suspended from 10:30 PM on Saturday, 27.06.2026, until approximately 1:00 PM on Sunday, 28.06.2026,” the official notice stated.
The annual Snana Yatra is regarded as one of the most significant rituals at the Jagannath Temple, during which the deities are taken out for a ceremonial bath. The event typically witnesses large congregations of devotees, necessitating strict crowd management and elaborate ritual arrangements by the temple administration.
Devotees have been advised to plan their visits accordingly and extend cooperation to the temple authorities during the period of restrictions.
