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Suna Besha: Devotees swarm Puri as Lord Jagannath and his siblings are expected to shine in golden garb today

On Saturday, the celebrated Suna Besha (Golden Attire) of Lord Jagannath and His siblings will be observed. The deities will be seated on their various chariots and adorned with spectacular golden jewelry before making their way back to the sanctum sanctorum of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri.
One of the most important parts of the yearly Rath Yatra, the big rite attracts thousands of devotees from all over the nation who eagerly await a chance to see the gods in their majestic form. Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Sudarshan are adorned from head to toe with a variety of gold ornaments at the Suna Besha, signifying their regal splendor.

Intricately created "Kirata," "Kundala," "Ghagada Mali," "Bahada Mali," "Harida Mali," "Kadamba Mali," "Baghanakhi Mali," "Sebati Mali," "Hala Mushala," "Chakra," "Tilak," and various other traditional ornaments will adorn the deities, providing devotees with a heavenly spectacle.
The Suna Besha will start at 5 p.m. and last until 11 p.m. in accordance with the approved ritual timetable. Following this, the ornaments will be taken off during the ceremonial Mailam rite. On the other hand, devotees might be able to see the Golden Attire in the afternoon itself if the earlier temple rites are finished ahead of time.

The district administration has made elaborate measures to guarantee peaceful darshan and seamless crowd control. From Market Chhak, barricades have been erected along the Grand Road (Bada Danda). After finishing the darshan, devotees will enter through the left side of the road, pray in front of the chariots, and leave through the right.
For a safe and hassle-free darshan during one of the most eagerly awaited rites of the Rath Yatra celebrations, officials have urged devotees to adhere to the approved paths and cooperate with security agents.