Saptapuri Amavasya, the new moon day of the Bhadra month, is being observed today in Puri, Odisha. Special rituals and Saptapuri Bhog are being performed for Lord Jagannath in the Jagannath Temple.
Rituals and Traditions
- Saptapuri Bhog: Special Bhog prepared and offered to Lord Jagannath using Saptapuri Taad brought from Alamchandi temple.
- Kush Collection: Hindus traditionally collect Kush (sacred grass) on this day for use in religious activities.
- Significance: Believed to remove sins, relieve debts; day for self-control, meditation, penance.
The day holds religious significance for rituals like tarpan, daana punya to satisfy ancestors.