JAJPUR,29/06(PPT):The Snana Yatra, also known as the Dev Snana Purnima, is one of the greatest and most holy festivals in the Hindu calendar. It is celebrated on the full moon day of Jyeshtha month, which usually falls in June or July and marks the sacred bathing of Lord Jagannath, his brothers Balabhadra and sister Subhadra, along with the divine Sudarshana Chakra. This year it will be celebrate on 29th June 2026. This event is celebrated in Puri, Odisha and is an important event for Vaishnavas, the followers of Lord Vishnu. The Snana Yatra tradition can be traced back to the 12th century and is associated with great legends. It is believed that this day is the appearance of Lord Jagannath himself. There is a tradition that one of the devotees, Ganapati Bhatta, expected that Lord Jagannath will look like Lord Ganesha. He was disappointed with the appearance of the deity and was planning to leave Puri. But when he realized the devotion of the devotee, Lord Jagannath himself assumed an elephant-faced form to fulfill the wish of the devotee. This miraculous event reinforced the Snana Yatra tradition and the festival is now celebrated with zeal by devotees. The idols of the deities are brought out of the sanctum and placed on the Snana Mandap, a specially decorated bathing platform. Here, they are ceremonially bathed with 108 pots of consecrated water drawn from the golden well (Suna Kua) within the temple premises. After the bath, the deities are dressed in elephant attire (Hati Besha), symbolizing their divine and majestic form. This is a rare and captivating sight for devotees. Thousands of devotees gather to witness this grand spectacle, as it is one of the rare occasions when non-Hindus and those outside the temple premises can catch a glimpse of the deities. The bathing ritual signifies the purification and rejuvenation of the deities, aligning with the changing seasons. Following the Snana Yatra, the deities enter a period of seclusion called Anasara, during which they are believed to recuperate from the effects of the grand bath. This phase heightens the anticipation for their reappearance during Ratha Yatra. Snana Yatra is an extraordinary opportunity for pilgrims to immerse themselves in the devotion and grandeur of Lord Jagannatha’s worship. The festive atmosphere, combined with the deep spiritual significance, makes it a must-experience event for devotees and visitors.
Dr Rabindra Behera,MP Jajpur :May the holy water of Snana Purnima wash away all negativities and fill your life with divine purity and bliss. Jai Jagannath!”
Priti ranjan Ghadei,Former Minster; On this auspicious day of Dev Snana Purnima, we extend our heartfelt wishes to everyone. May the divine blessings of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra bring you good health, prosperity, and joy.
Himanshu sekhar Sahoo,MLA,Dharmasala; Wishing you a joyous Debasnana Purnima filled with devotion and happiness.
Akash Das Nayak,MLA,Dharmasala; Happy Debasnana Purnima! May your faith be rewarded with divine blessings.
Manoj Mohapatra,BJP Odisha:On the auspicious occasion of Deba Snana Purnima, may Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra shower their choicest blessings upon your family.
Goutam Ray,BJP Leader ; Sending you heartfelt wishes on Debasnana Purnima. Stay blessed!
Writer Jayaprakash Nayak; May the divine blessings of Lord Jagannath bring joy and contentment to your life.
Dr Suresh Chandra Dalei:May the grand ceremonial bath of the Lord cleanse our souls and guide us on the path of righteousness and devotion. Happy Snana Purnima!”
Amitav Mohapatra,Police Officer; May the divine grace of Lord Jagannath enrich your life with joy and peace.
Sarat Chandra Patra, Police Officer:”Wishing everyone a hearty Deba Snana Purnima! Praying for everyone’s good health, happiness, and prosperity.”
Tapan kumar Nayak,Police Officer; On this holy day, may you be blessed with health, wealth, and happiness.
Rakesh Kumar Tripathy,Police Officer:May the blessings of Lord Jagannath shower upon you this Debasnana Purnima.
Santosh Kumar Sethy,Police officer:Wishing you a joyous Debasnana Purnima filled with devotion and happiness.
Chinmayee Sahoo,Police Officer; Wishing you a blessed and joyous Debasnana Purnima.
Anshumala Das,Police Officer; Happy Debasnana Purnima! May your faith in the divine grow stronger.
Pratap Kumar Debata,Police officer:May Lord Jagannath bring prosperity and peace to your life on this auspicious day.
Debaraj Mishra,Teacher; May the divine blessings of Lord Jagannath bring joy and contentment to your life.
Srinibash Jena,Tree Man; May the holy bath of Lord Jagannath wash away all your troubles and sorrows.
Rasmita Niki,Social Worker; Happy Debasnana Purnima! May your devotion be rewarded with peace and prosperity.
Abhisek Rout,Youth leader:May this sacred occasion bring spiritual growth and happiness to you and your family.
Pulin Puhan,Bjp leader:Wishing you a blessed and joyous Debasnana Purnima.
Pramod Kumar Kabi,Social worker: May the holy bath of Lord Jagannath cleanse your soul and fill your life with positivity.
Gyanaranjan Mohapatra,Social Worker:May the divine light of Lord Jagannath guide you on the path of righteousness.