Published: Jun 29, 2026, 23:12 IST | Updated: Jun 29, 2026, 23:12 IST
The sacred Snana Purnima festival was observed with great devotion at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, marking an important milestone in the annual Rath Yatra celebrations. During the grand ceremony, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra were bathed with 108 pots of holy water in a centuries-old ritual. The occasion also marks the deities' first public appearance outside the sanctum sanctorum, drawing thousands of devotees who gathered to witness the spiritually significant event ahead of the world-famous chariot festival.