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Snana Yatra 2026: Puri gears up for Deba Snana Purnima ahead of Rath Yatra - Rituals, significance, and other details

Puri gears up for the grand Deba Snana Purnima on June 29, a pivotal ritual before the Rath Yatra. The sibling deities will undergo a sacred bath with 108 pitchers of water, followed by their majestic Hati Besha. This marks their first public appearance, leading to a 15-day Anasara period for recuperation. Extensive security and crowd management measures are in place for the thousands of expected devotees.