Chhera Pahanra

Bhubaneswar: The ritual Chhera Pahanra is performed by the Puri king every year during the Rath Yatra. Chhera Panhara is an Odia word denoting sweeping and sprinkling holy water. After the idols of the lords are installed on their…

Puri: Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb completed 50 years of his hereditary Chhera Pahanra ritual on Bahuda Yatra, the end of Rath Yatra festivities. Since 1971 the Puri King has performed the Chhera Panhara ritual for 50 years except…

Puri: During the conduct of Bahuda Yatra, Puri Gajapati Dibya Singh Dev performed the Chhera Pahanra or sweeping around the deities with a golden broom soon after Pahandi. As per tradition, the titular King of Puri is informed about the…