Jala Adhibasa of the Lord for the Pushyabhisheka Ritual

The Adhibasa (consecration) ritual is performed today, on the Chaturdashi Tithi (14th lunar day), just a day before Pausha Purnima, following the completion of the Chandanalagi (sandalwood application) ritual.

For this purpose, the Bhoga Mandapa (offering hall) is thoroughly washed and cleaned, and a canopy (Chandua) is hung. Ghee and water, brought from the Rosha Kupa (temple kitchen well) in new earthen pots, are kept in special containers called Parakhi. The ghee is divided into 21 pots (Gara) and the water into 87 pots. These are then arranged in four rows under the canopy.

Regarding the distribution among the deities:

• For each of the main deities (Bada), 25 pots of water and 6 pots of ghee are used.

• For Lord Sudarshana, 12 pots of water and 3 pots of ghee are allocated.

The temple priest (Deula Purohita) covers these pots with a special silk cloth called Chemedi Patani and performs the consecration (Adhibasa) by offering flowers and sandalwood paste. Afterwards, the doors of the Bhoga Mandapa are closed and sealed with the official seal (Mudra) by the Tadhapa Karana.

Following the Bada Singhara Bhoga, the area is washed again. The Bhadrasana (ceremonial seat) is prepared, and the Adhibasa Mirror is consecrated in front of Lord Jagannath with the chanting of sacred mantras and the application of sandalwood paste. The four sides of the Bhadrasana are sealed with sticky clay. After these rituals, offerings of coconut water and betel nut (Bidia Manohi) are made, and the deities go to sleep (Pahuda).

Additionally, a Yajna Shala (sacrificial shed) is constructed by the Kotha Suansia (temple workers) in front of the Pratihari Nijoga office within the inner courtyard of the temple. The Ankurarpana ritual (sowing of seeds for germination) was previously completed by the temple priest during the Sandhya Dhupa on the Shukla Ekadashi day. 🙏❤️