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Debasnanam Puja for Jagannath Parivar

Debasnanam Puja

We would like to invite you all for the upcoming Deva Snana puja (a special bath ceremony for Lord Jagannath parivar) to be held at Durgabari on coming Sunday (June 23, 2013) from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. After the bath, deities will be dressed with Ganesha Besa as shown in the picture.

Jagannath Deva

Special deities (2.5ft tall) have been ordered from Puri for this occasion. It is made exactly same way as those in Puri temple. There are seven layers (see below) between wood and paint which makes deities a living entity.

Layers	Representation of living entity
Inner wood	Skeleton
Silk thread	Circulatory System
Mixed ground stone, clay, and tree waxes with fragrant preservatives (two layers)	Muscle and fat
Red fabrics	Blood
Special fabrics (two layers)	Skin
Paint	Pigment in the skin

Following the puja, free lunch prasadam will be served. Please join us with your family and friends.

Bipad Tarini Puja

Bipad Tarini puja : The puja will be held on July 13, 2013.

Puja sponsorship is $151.00 per person. Sponsorship form will be available in the temple.

Ratha Yatra & Chariot Pulling

Ratha Yatra Puja and Chariot Pulling

Rath @ HDBS

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On July 13, 2013 like last year HDBS & SKAI foundation will co organize the Ratha Yatra this year at HDBS premises. This is a free family event and will include Chariot pulling and Kirtan. Free food will be also served sponsored by SKAI Foundation.

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