Why People Worship Anavasara Patti When Lord Jagannath Rests?

Why People Worship Anavasara Patti When Lord Jagannath Rests?

When the divine idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra retreat into isolation after their Snana Purnima bath, devotees don’t stop worship.

Pattachitra – Cloth Paintings That Carry The Spirit Of Jagannath

Pattachitra – Cloth Paintings That Carry The Spirit Of Jagannath

Walk into any home in Puri during the Rath Yatra season or visit a corner of Raghurajpur village, and you’ll likely find a cloth painting of Lord Jagannath with bold eyes, floral borders, and intricate details.

Anavasara: The Resting Period Before Jagannath’s Rath Yatra Return

Anavasara: The Resting Period Before Jagannath’s Rath Yatra Return

Anavasara is a deeply symbolic period in the Jagannath tradition. It begins right after Snana Purnima, the grand ceremonial bath of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra.