Puri (Odisha) [India], Acclaimed sand artist Manas Kumar Sahu has intricately depicted the sacred bathing ceremony of Lord Balabhadra, Lord Jagannath and Goddess Subhadra on the occasion of Snan Purnima in his new art work.
His new art form is housed in the 'Snan Mandap' within the premises of Sri Jagannath Temple.
Sahu's artistic presentation, based on extensive research on the significance of the ceremonial attire adorned by the deities, depicts the annual event that precedes the famous festival of Rath Yatra.
This ritual holds immense importance as it gives the devotees a chance to have divine darshan of the Lord from the Snan Mandap.
Sahu's three-minute and thirty-five second long sand animation has been meticulously crafted over 18 hours and poignantly captures the deep connection between devotees and their chosen deity.
His work not only captures the essence of religious devotion but also serves as a testament to the enduring spiritual significance of Snan Purnima at the Sri Jagannath Temple.
Meanwhile, the Rath Yatra festival will be celebrated on July 7 this year.
The famous festival, which is usually celebrated in June-July, begins when Lord Jagannath and his two siblings – elder brother Lord Balabhadra and younger sister Goddess Subhadra are ready to appear to the public in chariots and visit the Gundicha temple. Are there.
The deity enjoys a nine-day stay at the Gundicha temple. Lakhs of devotees will pull the three grand chariots parked towards the east in front of the lion gate of Jagannath temple towards Gundicha temple.
His new art form is housed in the 'Snan Mandap' within the premises of Sri Jagannath Temple.
Sahu's artistic presentation, based on extensive research on the significance of the ceremonial attire adorned by the deities, depicts the annual event that precedes the famous festival of Rath Yatra.
This ritual holds immense importance as it gives the devotees a chance to have divine darshan of the Lord from the Snan Mandap.
Sahu's three-minute and thirty-five second long sand animation has been meticulously crafted over 18 hours and poignantly captures the deep connection between devotees and their chosen deity.
His work not only captures the essence of religious devotion but also serves as a testament to the enduring spiritual significance of Snan Purnima at the Sri Jagannath Temple.
Meanwhile, the Rath Yatra festival will be celebrated on July 7 this year.
The famous festival, which is usually celebrated in June-July, begins when Lord Jagannath and his two siblings – elder brother Lord Balabhadra and younger sister Goddess Subhadra are ready to appear to the public in chariots and visit the Gundicha temple. Are there.
The deity enjoys a nine-day stay at the Gundicha temple. Lakhs of devotees will pull the three grand chariots parked towards the east in front of the lion gate of Jagannath temple towards Gundicha temple.
