Bhubaneswar, June 24 (UDN): In a key ritual prelude to the annual Rath Yatra celebrations, the Basunga Pata has been dispatched to the sacred premises of Shree Jagannath Temple (Shrimandir) in Puri on Tuesday, temple officials said.
The ceremonial cloth, considered an important component of the traditional rituals associated with the Rath Yatra preparations, was sent following established religious procedures under the supervision of temple servitors and officials.
According to sources, the dispatch of Basunga Pata marks the continuation of preparatory rites ahead of the grand chariot festival, during which Lord Jagannath, along with Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, will be worshipped in accordance with centuries-old traditions.
Servitors ensured that all customary rituals were performed before the transfer of the sacred cloth, maintaining the sanctity and religious significance of the process.
Temple authorities stated that all preparatory arrangements for Rath Yatra are progressing in a structured manner, with various rituals being conducted as per the prescribed schedule.
Further ritual activities are expected to continue in the coming days as part of the elaborate preparations for one of Odisha’s most significant annual festivals.
