Odisha: Puri Jagannath temple to remain closed for 4 hours on August 23
Puri: The famous Puri Jagannath temple is scheduled to remain closed for four hours tomorrow (i.e. Wednesday) said reliable reports.
The Banakalagi Niti of Lord Jagannath and his siblings is scheduled to be observed at the Puri Srimandir that is on August 23 (Wednesday).
In view of this ritual, the public darshan shall be prohibited from 6 pm to 10 pm, informed the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA).
Banakalagi Niti or Shrimukha Sringara means applying fresh colours on the idols of the deities. This secret and special ritual holds a lot of significance in the tradition of the Srimandir.
As per tradition, the Dutta Mohapatra Sevakas (Servitors) and Khadiprasad Daetapati Servitors perform the rituals. Different types of natural colors like Hingula, Haritala, Kasturi, Keshar, glue of Kaintha are used to prepare a Banaka.
