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Puri: The pilgrim town of Puri was immersed in divine celebrations as Lord Jagannath and his siblings-Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra-were escorted to their respective chariots from Gundicha Temple in a ceremonial Dhadi Pahandi ahead of their return journey to Srimandir on Bahuda Yatra on Monday.
The Dhadi Pahandi ritual began with the escorting of Lord Sudarsan to Debadalana, the chariot of Devi Subhadra by the servitors.
Later, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath were taken to their respective chariots in ceremonial processions amid the beating of gongs, blowing of conches and chants of Jay Jagannath.
A sea of devotees congregated near the Gundicha Temple to have a glimpse of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Balabhadra on their respective chariots.
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