As preparations gear up for the sacred Debasnana Purnima at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on June 11, the Odisha Police have devised an elaborate security plan to ensure seamless darshan, safety, and traffic management.
In a preparatory meeting chaired by IG (Central Range) S. Praveen Kumar, it was announced that 70 platoons of police force, 4 ACP-rank Commandants, and 450 officers would be deployed to handle the large influx of devotees expected during the ritual. Puri SP Vinit Agrawal and other senior officials were also present at the meeting.
Snana Purnima, also known as Snana Yatra, marks the ceremonial bathing of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra with 108 pots of sacred water, followed by their grand adornment in Hati Besha (elephant attire). Following the sacred ritual, the deities undergo a recuperation period known as Anasara, leading up to their much-awaited reappearance during Ratha Yatra.
Authorities emphasised that the security personnel would ensure smooth crowd movement, prevent congestion, and enhance overall safety during the festival. Special attention will also be given to traffic regulations to facilitate hassle-free travel for devotees heading to Puri.
As Odisha gears up for this spiritually significant event, devotees and tourists alike can look forward to a peaceful and secure Snana Purnima celebration.
