Puri – Hera Panchami Ritual observed during Rath Yatra
Puri, Odisha. The Hera Panchami ritual, an integral part of the Rath Yatra in Puri, is a captivating tradition where Goddess Laxmi expresses her anger towards Bhagwan Jagannath by damaging his chariot, Nandighosha. Observed on the festival’s fifth day, this ritual is marked by a grand procession. The Hera Panchami festival, celebrated, portrays Goddess Laxmi’s…
