Upcoming Events Section
March
Holi (Dola Purnima) – 3 March 2026
Colour and spring festival celebration often associated with Dola and special temple rituals.
June – July (Rath Yatra Season)
Snana Purnima (Sacred Bathing) – 11 June 2026
Ceremonial bathing of deities with 108 sacred pots of water.Anavasara Period – 12–25 June 2026
Deities are in ritual seclusion after Snana Purnima; temple closed for public darshan.Gajanan / Hathi Besh – 29 June 2026
Special decoration of Lord Jagannath and Balabhadra after ceremonial bathing.
Past Events Section
Recent & Traditional Events
Rath Yatra 2025 – The grand Chariot Festival with the deities taken out of the temple and pulled on huge chariots to the Gundicha Temple.
Snana Yatra – The sacred bathing festival of the deities, marking the start of the Rath Yatra season.
Chandan Yatra – The sandalwood festival observed with processions and rituals to soothe the deities in summer.
Anavasara Period – A traditional fortnight when idols rest after Snana Yatra and are not visible to devotees.
Niladri Bije & Rasagola Dibasa Celebration – Festivities linked with the return of deities after Rath Yatra, celebrated with cultural traditions like serving rasagolas.
Event Guidelines Section
Follow temple rules & rituals strictly during festivals and special events.
Entry timings may change on event days; check official announcements in advance.
Mobile phones, cameras, leather items are not allowed inside the temple.
Cooperate with security & temple staff during crowd management and processions.
VIP / special darshan, if any, is allowed only through official temple authorities.
Maintain discipline & cleanliness; avoid pushing or overcrowding.