Following the divine Snana Yatra ceremony earlier today, Lord Jagannath, along with Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, will be shifted to Anasara Ghar late Wednesday night. As per tradition, the deities are believed to contract a fever after the ritual bath and will remain away from public view during this recuperation period.
During Anasara, Lord Jagannath is said to manifest as Alarnath Deb, and starting June 12, devotees will have the opportunity for darshan at the Sri Alarnath Temple in Brahmagiri, a sacred alternative during this time.
To ensure a smooth and secure experience for the thousands expected to visit, the local administration has deployed seven platoons of police, a plain-clothes section force, and senior officials including an Additional SP, 4 DSPs, and 3 inspectors, among other personnel. Barricades have also been installed to manage the crowd efficiently.
Darshan timings at Alarnath Temple will begin at 6 AM daily, continuing until June 26, just ahead of the Rath Yatra on June 27.
Earlier in the day, the Snana Yatra witnessed an overwhelming turnout of devotees. The deities were ritually bathed with 108 pitchers of aromatic water drawn from a sacred well. The highlight of the event—the Hati Besha (Elephant Attire) ceremony—left devotees awestruck as the Holy Trinity appeared in a majestic, richly adorned form. The rituals are expected to continue into the night.
This sacred transition from Snana Yatra to Anasara marks a deeply spiritual interlude for devotees across Odisha and beyond.
