Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026
Jagannath Rath Yatra Puri: Preparations for the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath are going on in Puri, Odisha. Every year, Rath Yatra is taken out on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month. During this time, Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra ji visit their aunt’s house at Gundicha Devi temple while touring the city. This year the Rath Yatra will start from 16th July and will conclude with Bahuda Yatra on 24th July.
Lakhs of devotees participate in the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and by pulling the ropes of the chariots, they are liberated from the sins of many births. Many traditions are performed during the Rath Yatra. Meanwhile, Mother Lakshmi gets angry with Jagannath ji and then Jagannath ji pacifies her. to this ‘breach of honour’ (Maan-Manauvval) It is called Leela, but do you know why Mother Lakshmi is angry with Jagannath ji? Let us know its story.
according to legend…
According to the legend, the Lord along with his elder brother Balabhadra ji and sister Subhadra ji went to the place of his aunt Gundicha Devi. At that time Mata Lakshmi was in the temple itself. Lord did not take Goddess Lakshmi with himself. Mother Lakshmi was deeply shocked by this. His sorrow was not about the journey, but about separation from Jagannath Swami. Goddess Lakshmi became extremely angry at being abandoned by the Lord in this manner.
Then Goddess Mahalakshmi went on a visit to Gundicha temple. According to traditions, this happened on the fifth day of the Lord’s visit to his aunt’s place. When Mata Lakshmi reached Gundicha Devi temple, she could not find God. However, Lord Jagannath ji said that he would return in three days. When the door was closed and she could not meet Lord Jagannath, Goddess Lakshmi became angry and broke a piece of Jagannath’s chariot. This tradition is still alive today through the ritual of ‘Hera Panchami’.
happens on this day ‘Maanbhanjan’ Leela
On the other hand, God did not come in three days. Then mother got angry with Lord Jagannath. Then of Lord Jagannath ‘breach of honour’ Of Leela. He performed this leela after returning to Sri Mandir. This leela takes place on the day of ‘Neeladri Bije’ (ritual) at the conclusion of the Rath Yatra. On this day Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra again come to Shri Jagannath temple with rituals. It is believed that this is the day on which angry Goddess Lakshmi stops Lord from entering the temple.
According to temple traditions, Lord Jagannath finally convinces Goddess Lakshmi to calm her anger. Lord tries to appease Goddess Lakshmi by feeding her Rasgulla and regains the happiness and affection of Goddess Lakshmi.
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