Details of the Navakalebara ritual at Jagannath temple
Every 12 years, the Navakalebara ritual at the Jagannath temple involves replacing the neem wood deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. Taking place in Puri, this ceremony represents rebirth, during which the Brahma Padartha is covertly moved in complete darkness. Specific neem trees are selected for this purpose following rigorous guidelines. The Rath Yatra is scheduled to start on July 16, 2026, with the Bahuda Yatra taking place later on July 24.
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