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Massive Devotee Turnout in Puri for Jagannath's Snana Purnima Ritual
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 29 Jun 2026, 06:46 PM
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Hundreds of thousands of devotees have converged in Puri, Odisha, to witness the sacred Snana Purnima rituals of Lord Jagannath.
Puri, Odisha is experiencing a massive influx of devotees as the holy Snana Purnima festival is being observed. Lakhs of pilgrims have gathered in the holy city to participate in the sacred bathing ceremony of Lord Jagannath and his divine siblings.
The Snana Purnima is considered the first occasion for the deities to bathe publicly before the Rath Yatra. Devotees eagerly await this ritual, believing it to be highly auspicious.
Security arrangements have been heightened across Puri to manage the enormous crowd and ensure the smooth conduct of the festivities. Local authorities are working to facilitate the pilgrimage for the lakhs of devotees who have arrived.
The Snana Purnima is considered the first occasion for the deities to bathe publicly before the Rath Yatra. Devotees eagerly await this ritual, believing it to be highly auspicious.
Security arrangements have been heightened across Puri to manage the enormous crowd and ensure the smooth conduct of the festivities. Local authorities are working to facilitate the pilgrimage for the lakhs of devotees who have arrived.