Anasara: When Lord Jagannath Falls ‘Ill’ – A 15-Day Ritual of Divine Rest
Introduction Every year, in the sacred town of Puri, Odisha, a deeply mystical and lesser-known ritual unfolds before the grand Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival). This period, known as Anasara, marks the time when Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, is believed to fall “ill” after the elaborate Snana Purnima (holy bathing ceremony). … Read more
