Puri: Ahead of Dola Purnima, rituals have started at the Srimandir on Phagu Dasami today. Starting from today, Dola Utsav in Srimandir will be celebrated for 1 week.
Of the 12 Yatras of the Lords, the Dola Yatra is an important one. After the Madhyanna Dhupa, Lords Dolagobinda, Bhudebi and Sridebi will travel in a special Vimana with the Lord’s Angyanmala. They will arrive at the Sri Jagannath Ballabh Math. They will play with Abira and Fagu (colours).
It is a legendary belief that Darshan of Lords during the Phalgun Sukla Dasami and the Chaitra Krushna Pratipada is very auspicious. The Dola Utsav in Srimandir is celebrated with great pomp and show. The temple witnesses an influx of devotees to offer prayers and seek blessings.
Today on the occasion of Phagu Dasami, the Lords will adorn the Chacheri avatar and Chacheri Bhoga will be held.
