Darshan to be Closed at Puri Srimandir for ‘Banakalagi’ Ritual Today

Puri: The devotees will not be able to have darshan of the deities at Puri Srimandir for four hours from 5 pm to 9 pm on Wednesday for ‘Banakalagi’ ritual.

According to the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), devotees the public darshan of the deities will resume after the completion of the Banakalagi ritual after 9 pm.

The Banakalagi Niti or Shrimukha Sringara is a secret ritual wherein a fresh coat of colours is applied to the idols of the Holy Trinity.

Along with the Dutta Mohapatra Sevaks, the Palia Pujapanda sevayats, the Garabadu sevayats, the Puspalakas, the Changada Mekapa sevakas, and the Mudulis will take part in the Banakalagi ritual.

After a ‘Maha Snana’ following Banakalagi, the temple will be reopened to devotees to have darshan of the deities.