After nine days of divine sojourn at the Gundicha Temple (Janmabedi), the holy trinity – Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Chakraraj Sudarshan – will embark on the grand Bahuda Yatra today, returning to their abode at the Srimandir (Karmabedi).
The air in Puri is thick with devotion as lakhs of devotees prepare to witness this spiritually charged procession that symbolises the Lord’s homecoming.
All rituals at the Adapa Mandap concluded with the final darshan this morning. The three majestic chariots – Nandighosa, Taladhwaja, and Darpadalana – stand ready near the Singhadwara of Gundicha Temple, adorned and waiting for the sacred Pahandi procession.
Servitors have completed the Charamala binding and other essential rites, setting the stage for one of the most auspicious moments in the annual Rath Yatra cycle.
Detailed Schedule for Bahuda Yatra
- 4:00 AM: Mangala Alati
- 4:15 AM: Mailam
- 4:30 AM: Tadapalagi & Rosahom
- 5:00 AM: Abakash
- 5:15 AM: Surya Puja
- 5:30 AM: Dwarpal Puja & Besh Sesha
- 5:45 AM – 6:45 AM: Gopal Ballabh & Sakala Dhupa (Khechudi Bhog)
- 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Senapata Lagi
- 11:45 AM: Mangalarpan
- 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Bahuda Pahandi
- Followed by Besh Sesha, Chera Pahara, Charamala Phita, Ghoda Lagi, and the start of Rath Tana (chariot pulling)
Massive Security & Civic Arrangements in Place
The Puri district administration and Sri Jagannath Temple Administration have left no stone unturned. 205 platoons of police have been deployed for crowd management. Traffic restrictions are already in effect from evening, with modern surveillance, rapid response teams, and dynamic deployment plans ready for high-density areas.
A “Green Corridor” has been created for ambulances on Bada Danda. Multiple medical camps, drinking water points, help desks, and sanitation facilities are operational across the route to ensure devotee safety and comfort.
Additional Director General of Police Saumendra Priyadarshi assured that any surge in crowd will be immediately addressed with coordinated deployment. The entire city is pulsating with bhakti, tradition, and festive fervour as devotees eagerly await the divine homecoming.
This Bahuda Yatra marks the emotional culmination of the Rath Yatra festival, reaffirming the eternal bond between the Lord and His devotees. As the chariots roll towards the Srimandir, Puri transforms into a living canvas of faith, devotion, and cultural grandeur.
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