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Gundicha Temple Darshan Closed for Bahuda Jatra Prep
Jul
Jai Shri Jagannath Mahaprabhu. 🙏🙏
Bahuda Jatra Preparations at Shri Gundicha Temple
In view of the extensive preparations and numerous rituals for the holy Bahuda Jatra (the Return Car Festival) of Mahaprabhu, public entry at the Simhadwara (Lion’s Gate) of the Shri Gundicha Temple will be closed from 6:00 PM onwards on Friday, 04.07.2025, the day of “Sandhya Darshan” (Evening Darshan).
After the ‘Shodha’ (cleansing) of the Shri Gundicha Temple is conducted at the scheduled time, several other important rituals of the Shri Jius (Deities) will be performed.
Devotees and followers will have the blessed opportunity to have the darshan of the Shri Bigrahas (Deities) aboard the chariots on the day of Bahuda Jatra. Therefore, we appeal to all devotees and followers to cooperate with this arrangement for Sandhya Darshan, considering it as their devoted service towards the execution of the Lord’s rituals.
We seek the cooperation and coordination of all Sevak Nijogs (associations of servitors)
The temporary closure is tied directly to the scheduled cleansing of Shri Gundicha Temple and the sequence of important rituals that follows. According to the notice, public entry through Simhadwara ends from 6:00 PM on Friday, July 4, 2025, so the temple preparations can continue in an orderly way for the Lord’s return journey.
For devotees planning Sandhya Darshan, the key point is that this access restriction is part of the ritual arrangements rather than the end of darshan opportunities. The notice specifically states that devotees will be able to have darshan of the Shri Bigrahas aboard the chariots on the day of Bahuda Jatra. Devotees are therefore requested to cooperate with the timing and arrangements as a form of service toward the smooth performance of Mahaprabhu’s rituals.
The appeal also asks all Sevak Nijogs to extend their cooperation and coordination. Together, these arrangements connect temple cleansing, the scheduled rituals, Sandhya Darshan management and the preparations for the return car festival.
Bring Mahaprabhu’s divine Bahuda Jatra blessings to your home.
