BahudaYatra: Spiritual Bliss Showers in Jindal Nagar, Angul

Bureau,Odishabarta

Angul, 5th July 2025: :Jindal Nagar and its surrounding villages were immersed in an overwhelming sense of devotion as thousands of devotees gathered to celebrate the auspicious occasion of BahudaYatra at Devbhoomi, marking the divine return of the revered deities—MahaprabhuBalabhadra, Devi Subhadra, MahaprabhuJagannath, and Lord Sudarshan—from the Gundicha Temple to their sacred abode at the Jagannath Temple in Jindal Nagar, Angul.

Smt. Shallu Jindal, the PrathamSevika of Mahaprabhu and Chairperson of the Jindal Foundation & the consort of Shri Naveen Jindal,  PrathamSevak, 3rd time Member of Parliament (LokSabha), and Chairman of Jindal Steel & Power  performed the ChheraPanhara and Pahandi rituals with utmost reverence, symbolising complete surrender to Mahaprabhu by the Prime Servitor before the return journey of the divine chariots.

The rituals commenced in the early hours at 5:00 AM with MangalAarati, followed by Mailam, TadapLagi, AbakashNeeti, and other sacred ceremonies, all conducted under the spiritual guidance of Chief Priest Sri SrikantJi. Each ritual was meticulously observed, staying true to the centuries-old traditions of the Jagannath cult.

The grand event saw enthusiastic participation from the local community and the residents of Jindal Nagar, who pulled the majestic chariots with profound devotion, spiritual zeal, and a deep sense of unity.

The deities will continue to reside on their chariots for the next three days, witnessing and blessing the celebrations of Sunabesha, Adharapana, and NeeladriBije on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, respectively.