June 25th 2024.
This year, things will be a little different at the Sri Jagannath Temple. Due to current circumstances, the Nabajouban darshan, where the presiding deities appear in their new youthful forms, will not be held separately as it usually is. Instead, it will be combined with the other two rituals, "Netra Ustav" and the Rath Yatra, on July 7th.
The temple managing committee met on Tuesday and approved the schedule for the Rath Yatra, as well as the other events leading up to the Niladri Bije. Due to a shortened Anasar period of 13 days, the usual 15-day Nabajouban darshan ritual will not take place this year. This is not the first time such a situation has occurred, as the same happened in 1971.
According to temple sources, many rituals will be conducted simultaneously on the day of the Rath Yatra. The three chariots will be moved from the construction yard to the Simhadwar the night before the event. The consecration of the chariots will be completed by 11 AM, followed by the ceremonial Pahandi of the deities at 1:10 PM. By 2:30 PM, the Gajapati Dibyasingh Deb will perform the Chherapahanra ceremony.
The pulling of the chariots will begin at 5 PM, starting with the Taladhwaj of Lord Balabhadra, followed by the Darpadalan of Devi Subhadra and the Nadnighosh of Lord Jagannath. This is similar to what happened in 1971, when only the Taladhwaj was pulled on the first day, and the rest of the chariots were pulled the next day. It is possible that the same will happen this year.
The Managing Committee, presided over by Gajapati Dibyasingh Deb, approved the proposals presented by Temple chief administrator Vir Vikram Yadav for the various events, including the Rath Yatra, Bahuda, Sunavesha, and Niladri Bije. After discussions, the festival schedule was approved.
It is unfortunate that this year, due to the current situation, the devotees will not be able to witness the Nabajouban darshan separately. However, the temple authorities have worked hard to ensure that all the rituals and ceremonies are conducted on the same day, so that the devotees can still experience the grandeur and beauty of the Rath Yatra. Let us all come together and celebrate this auspicious event with utmost devotion and joy.
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