Lord Jagannath and his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, are currently in Anasara Ghara (isolation) recovering from fever caused by excess bathing during Snana Yatra. To aid their recovery, a special herbal oil treatment called Phuluri Tela Seba will be performed today.
Phuluri Oil Treatment Ritual
- Preparation: The Phuluri oil is prepared by Bada Odia Matha, mixing fragrant flowers, sandalwood powder, Bena Chera, fragrant rice, and camphor.
- Application: The oil treatment will be conducted by Pati Mohapatra servitors to help the deities recover from fever and prepare for Rath Yatra.
- Significance: The ritual is crucial for the deities' health and preparation for the annual Rath Yatra, scheduled for June 27.
Anasara Stay and Rath Yatra Preparations
- Anasara Stay: The deities are in a 15-day long Anasara stay, during which they will recover from illness.
- Naba Jaubana Darshan: The deities will appear before devotees a day before Rath Yatra, marking their recovery.