On Saturday, the Puja Panda Sevayats performed the Chaka Akha Dera ritual at the Ratha Khala on the occasion of Srikhetra Bhaunri jatra.Puri: The construction of the holy chariots from the Famous Rath Yatra is ongoing in Puri. On Saturday, the Puja Panda Sevayats performed the Chaka Akha Dera ritual at the Ratha Khala on the occasion of Srikhetra Bhaunri jatra.The Chaka Akha Dera ritual marks the day when the axles and wheels gets connected with the three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra.As per the traditions, the Puja Panda Sevayats receive the angyamala from the temple after the morning worship rituals and bring it to the Rath Khala, where the construction of the chariots are underway. The angyamals were then strung on the wheels and axles built for each of the chariots. Following that, they connect two of the Nahaka wheels and one of the axles with the three chariots each.
Puri Ratha Yatra 2026: Chaka Akha Dera ritual observed today
