Festivals Celebrated in Puri Sri Jagannath Temple
The ancient Sanskrit texts, from Brahma and Skanda Purana, contain prescriptions for the celebration of twelve festivals in the temple of Jagannatha throughout the year. These twelve festivals, commonly called “dvadasa yatras”. Major Festivals in Jagannath Temple: Snana (bathing) Ratha Yatra (moving by chariot) Sayana (sleeping) Uttarayana Daksinayana Parsva Parivartana (changing of sides) Utthapana (awakening) […]