By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR/PURI: Amid religious flavour an devotional atmosphere, the 21-day Chandan Jatra of the Trinity began on the day. After a gap of two years, devotees are allowed to witness the famous Jatra of Lords.
Madan Mohan, the representing idol of Lord Jagannath along with other deities were placed in the Maniviman palanquin and taken to Narendra Pokhari, accompanied by Panchu Pandavas in another palanquin.
Bimanbadus, a special set of servitors, carried the palanquins on their shoulders. After arrival at the Narendra Pokhari, servitors escorted the deities to ‘Chandan Chakada’.
The deities were placed on board the swan-shaped boats named Nanda and Bhadra for Chapa Khela. The deities were offered Mandya bhog (a special delicacy) and were dressed in flowers.
