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Snana Jatra: Deities take holy bath with 108 pitchers of aromatic water
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Puri(14/06/2022): Lord Jagannath and his siblings took holy bath with 108 pitchers of aromatic water at Snana Mandap of Puri Srimandir on the auspicious occasion of Deba Snana Purnima. The Pahandi ritual of the deities began at around 4 am as servitors took the Trinity and Lord Sudarshan to the Snana Mandap in a ceremonial procession. Lord Sudarshan was the first to be placed at Snana Mandap, followed by Lord Balabhadra, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Jagannath.The Pahandi concluded at 6 am. After the ritualistic bath, it is believed that the deities suffer from cold and fever.The idols are then kept away from public view for 15 days at Anasara Ghara for treatment.