Puri : July 5th 09.

Spectacular display of fireworks and chanting of  “Jai Jagannath” and “Haribol” marked the return of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra.

They were taken to the sanctum sanctorum of the Main Temple in a “Pahandi” procession by the servitors.

Early this morning, priests conducted daily chores of the deities with observance of “Mangal Arati” , “Abakash” and offered fruits as Bhog.

After installation of the deities on the “Ratna Simhasana” of the sanctum sanctorum of the Main temple, regular priests and servitors resumed normal daily rituals starting with Mahasnan (the Grand Bath) followed by a fresh set of rituals concluding with Badasinghar (night dress) and Pahada (sleeping). This home coming ceremony of the deities is known as Niladree Bije.