decoration for Chandan Yatra 🙏

Chandan yatra of lord Lingaraj mahaprabhu 🙏 Chandana Yatra also known as "Gandhalepana yatra" and "Chapa khela". Every year when the heat and humidity becomes unbearable and the mercury touches the sky, even the gods look for respite. The Chandan Yatra of Lord Lingaraj is a 22-day festival where the gods enjoy a boat ride which is known as ‘Chapa Khela’, in the evenings on the cool waters of Bindusagar in Old Town. The festival begins on the day of Akshay Tritiya and for the next three weeks. Goddess Parvati, Mata Rukmini and Basudeva accompany Lord Lingaraj for the boat rides. Goddess Parvati, Mata Rukmini and Basudeva accompany Lord Lingaraj for the boat rides. Significance of the Chandan Yatra the Lord is said to have appeared and killed demon Hiranyakashipu. His body is covered with sandalwood paste for the entire year. Only on the first day of chandan yatra, his chandan shringar is removed to let the devotees see his original divine form. #pindleindia #pindleodisha #pindler #sharewithsantoshi #thatwiseowl