Rath Yatra 2026: The significance of Lord Jagannath's Anasara phase
Following the Deva Snan Yatra in Puri, it is traditionally believed that Lord Jagannath becomes ill after being bathed with 108 pitchers of water. This event initiates the Anasara period, a time when the deities stay away from public view. This seclusion lasts until the Lord recovers and is prepared for the upcoming Rath Yatra festivities.