JSP Observes Sacred DebasnanaPurnima at Devbhoomi, Jindal Nagar
Bureau,Odishabarta
Angul,12th June 2025, Angul: In a spirit of deep devotion and reverence, the divine rituals of DebasnanaPurnima were observed today at the Jagannath Temple in Devbhoomi, Jindal Nagar, Angul. The sacred ceremony was attended by AdyaSebakShri Naveen Jindal, Hon’ble Member of Parliament from Kurukshetra and Chairman of Jindal Steel & Power, and AdyaSebika Smt. Shallu Jindal, Chairperson of Jindal Foundation, with hundreds of devotees from Jindal Nagar and nearby villages in offering prayers to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra.
As the temple bells chimed and the divine atmosphere reverberated with “Jai Jagannath”, the prime servitors led the rituals with absolute sanctity, following the sacred traditions of the Sri Jagannath Temple, Puri.
The day commenced at the auspicious hour of 5 AM with DwaraPhita, MangalAarti, ShrikarpuraLagi, MangalarpanaNeeti, Pushpanjali, Sarbanga, and the sacred Snana rituals performed with utmost devotion under the guidance of the Chief Priest.
The highlight of the day was the DhadiPahandi of the ChaturdhaMurati to the SnanaMandap, where the holy bathing ceremony (SnanaYatra) was performed with 108 pitchers of sacred water, symbolizing purification and divine grace. The rituals were imbued with spiritual fervor and heartfelt devotion.
Speaking on this divine occasion, Shri Naveen Jindal said,
“Feeling truly blessed to witness the divine SnanaYatra of MahaprabhuJagannath at our Angul plant. It is not just a festival; it is a moment of spiritual awakening and gratitude. May Mahaprabhu bestow good health, peace, and prosperity upon all.”
Post the Snana rituals, the AnasaraPahandi was observed in the evening, symbolizing the deities’ retreat into the AnabasaraGhara, where they will rest and recuperate for the next 14 days. This sacred interval is revered with devotion, as devotees eagerly await RathYatra.
