Puri: The deities will return in their respective grand chariots which will be pulled by devotees from Gundicha temple to Srimandir. The return journey of the deities is popularly called the ‘Bahuda Yatra’.
As per reports, all the associated rituals of the Holy Trinity began at around 4 am today. As per schedule, the ‘Pahandi’ ritual is scheduled to be completed by 12 noon, Chera Panhara to begin at 2 pm and pulling of chariots is expected to start by 4 pm. However, the Pahandi rituals began at around 8 am today.
In view of the huge rush of devotees, elaborate security arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the Bahuda Yatra today. Earlier on Wednesday, the three chariots were given ‘dakhina moda’ (turning towards the south).