Bhubaneswar: After spending 14 days at Anasara Ghara, Lord Jagannath and his siblings is all set to reappear and give darshan in Naba Jaubana Besha today.
Naba Jaubana Besha is held to celebrate the rejuvenation of Lord Jagannath’s body. Daitas wash the body of the Lord and repaint it except for the eyes.
In this ceremony, the eyes of the idols are painted by their respective priests and puja restarts at the Puri shrine.
However, devotees will not be allowed for darshan due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ‘Chaka Apasara’ ritual was performed in the morning followed by Mangala Alati and Abakash rituals. The Naba Jauban darshan ritual will be conducted after ‘Bahuda Bije of Dasavatar’ at noon.
Notably, after taking bath during Snana Yatra, Lord Jagannath and his siblings fall ill. They are then put up at Anasara Pindi to recuperate. The sibling deities are said to become completely cured once the Anasara rituals come to an end.
Meanwhile, the famous Rath Yatra will be held after two days. Maharana Sevaka, Bhoi Sevaka, Rupakara and Chitrakara Sevayats have been giving final touches to the chariots.
