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In the holy town of Puri, a grand celebration took place as thousands of devotees gathered to witness the sacred ‘Snana Purnima’ rituals of Lord Jagannath. The air was filled with excitement and devotion as the deity and His siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, prepared for their ceremonial bath.

As the sun rose high in the sky, the atmosphere was buzzing with anticipation. The Gosani Nuagaon temple in Berhampur was bustling with activity as the priests began the rituals. The highlight of the ceremony was the bathing of the deities in coconut water, a practice believed to have purifying and healing properties.

Meanwhile, in Puri, the devotees were braving the monsoon rains to witness the ‘Debasnana Purnima’ rituals. The streets were filled with the sound of hymns and chants as the devotees took part in the celebrations. The atmosphere was one of joy and devotion as the deities were bathed in various scented water and adorned with new clothes and jewelry.

Amidst all the festivities, the ISKCON temple in Bhubaneswar also held their own ‘Debasnana Purnima’ rituals. Devotees from all over the city flocked to the temple to take part in the sacred ceremony. The temple was beautifully decorated and the aroma of incense filled the air as the devotees offered their prayers to Lord Jagannath.

At the Unit-V Jagannath temple in Bhubaneswar, the ‘Gajabesa’ of the Holy Trinity was the main attraction. This unique ritual involved dressing up the deities as elephants, an embodiment of strength and wisdom. The devotees were mesmerized by the sight of the deities adorned in colorful elephant costumes, an ode to the divine power of Lord Jagannath.

The ‘Debasnana Purnima’ rituals were a sight to behold, a testament to the strong faith and devotion of the people towards Lord Jagannath. As the day came to an end, the devotees left with a sense of peace and fulfillment, grateful for the opportunity to witness such a divine celebration.

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