Snan Yatra on 9th June

A special bath of Jagannath takes place on the Purnima of Jyestha month (Devasnan Purnima), to commemorate the appearance day of Lord Jagannath.

According to Skanda Purana when Raja Indradyumna installed the wooden deities he arranged this bathing ceremony. This day considered to be the birth-day of Lord Jagannath.Everyone on this day is given the opportunity to personally bathe Lord Jagannath.
This year Snan Purnima is being celebrated on 9th June 2017. Everyone is invited to take part in the festival at ISKCON Temple.3C Albert Road

Author: sevak

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