When will Jagannath Yatra start, why Jagannath stays in solitude for 15 days after full moon bath

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023, Jyeshta Purnima: In Hinduism, full moon date is considered very special. Although the full moon of every month is special, but the full moon of Jyestha month is more important. On this day Lord Jagannath, sister Subhadra and brother Balram come out of the sanctum sanctorum and they are given Sahastra bath on full moon day.

Then in the evening after Shringar, the doors of the temple are closed for 15 days. Do you know what happens after full moon bath that devotees are prohibited from seeing Lord Jagannath for fifteen days.

Jagannath ji’s Sahastrasnan is Jyestha Purnima (Jyeshta Purnima 2023 Jagannath Ji Snan)

Rath Yatra of Jagannath Puri is famous all over the world. Many traditions are followed before the journey, which begins with Jyestha Purnima. On this day the idols of Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra along with Jagannath Di are brought from the sanctum sanctorum to the bathing pavilion. Fragrant flowers, sandalwood, saffron, musk, medicines are mixed in the water and then they are bathed with 108 pitchers. This is known as Sahasrasnan.

Devotees are not able to see Jagannathji for 15 days

According to mythological beliefs, due to bathing in water on the day of full moon, God becomes ill, he gets fever. Because of this, God stays in the bed room for 15 days in resting posture. It is said that just as humans are treated when they are unwell, similarly Jagannath ji is also treated in solitude. During this he is given many medicines. Plain food like khichdi is offered. Decoction is given as medicine. This tradition starts every year from Jyestha Purnima, this time full moon dates are falling on two days, 3rd and 4th June.

When is Jagannath ji’s Rath Yatra 2023? (Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023 Date)

Rath Yatra in Jagannath Puri starts every year from the second date of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadh. And on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha, this journey ends with the return of Jagannath ji. This year Jagannath ji’s Rath Yatra will start on 20 June 2023. It is said that during this time God goes on a tour to take the happiness and sorrow of his devotees.

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