Thread by @KammalRathie

#RathaYatra #NiladriBije Thread 🧵
'Niladri Bije', the last ritual of the grand Rath Yatra will be celebrated today. As part of this divine occasion, Gods will be moved from the chariots to the Ratna Simhasana.

This ritual is quite interesting coz of the anger of Maa Lakshmi, who is angry with Shree Jagannath who goes to the Gundicha Temple with his siblings for a day, and returns after a week. In spite of her visit on Hera Panchami, He did not expedite his return journey.

Today,the Gods will be taken in Goti Pahandi to the RatnabSimhasana. First ShreeSudarshan,then ShreeBalabhadra,MaaSubhadra & finally ShreeJagannath.The first 3 deities will be allowed inside the sanctum, but as ShreeJagannath arrives,MaaLakshmi's servitors will close doors on him

This is in response to Jagannath's servitors closing the gates of GundichaTemple. A heated argument ensues between the servitors of the 2 Gods.Mostly It will appear as if ShreeJagannath is trying to make his way into the temple,first by arguments and then by pacifying the Goddess

In the end, when no other idea works, ShreeJagannath sends Rasagola and flower garland to please Maa Lakshmi. The Rasagolas pleases Maa Lakshmi and she allows ShreeJagannath into the temple. Fireworks and celebrations follow, to mark the return of the Gods into their own temple

Today, Odias and Jagannath Premis around the world are celebrating #RasogolaDibasa . You too can have one and be a part of the celebration.
Jai Jagannath!