Daily Veshas

Lord Jagannath, the presiding deity of the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is adorned in various Veshas (attires) throughout the year, each holding significant religious and cultural importance. Here is a comprehensive list covering the daily Veshas as well as the traditional and ritualistic Veshas observed throughout the year:

Other Daily Veshas are:

  • Abakash Besha:
    The attire worn by the deities after waking up in the morning.
  • Balya Besha:
    The attire resembling a child, adorned in a playful manner.
  • Chandana Besha:
    The attire where the deities are adorned with sandalwood paste.
  • Gopala Besha:
    The attire resembling Lord Krishna as a cowherd.
  • Tadapa Lagi Besha:
    The attire donned by the deities after the morning rituals.

Weekly Veshas:

  • Suna Besha:
    The attire where the deities are adorned with gold ornaments, observed every Sunday.
  • Banabhoji Besha:
    The attire resembling a picnic, observed on Saturdays.

Annual Veshas:

  • Naba Jaubana Besha:
    The attire resembling the youthful form of the deities, observed on the occasion of Kartik Purnima.
  • Kaliya Dalana Besha:
    The attire commemorating Lord Krishna's victory over the serpent Kaliya, observed during Kartik month.
  • Pralambasura Vadha Besha:
    The attire commemorating Lord Krishna's victory over the demon Pralambasura, observed during Kartik month.
  • Krishna Balarama Besha:
    The attire resembling Lord Krishna and Lord Balarama, observed during Kartik month.
  • Adakia Besha:
    The attire resembling the attire worn by a king's messenger, observed during Kartik month.
  • Vasanta Panchami Besha:
    The attire adorned with flowers, observed on Vasanta Panchami.
  • Raja Besha:
    The attire resembling a king, observed during the Raja festival.
  • Chitalagi Besha:
    The attire adorned with dots, observed on the second day of the Shravana month.
  • Radha Damodara Besha:
    The attire resembling Radha and Damodara, observed during Kartik month.
  • Padma Besha:
    The attire resembling a lotus flower, observed during Kartik month.

Special Occasion Veshas:

  • Ratha Yatra Besha:
    The attire worn during the grand chariot festival of Lord Jagannath.
  • Nabakalebara Besha:
    The special attire donned during the ritual of changing the deities' bodies, observed once in every 12 to 19 years.

Findout other veshas:

  • Tadapa Lagi Besha:
    This besha occurs when Lord Jagannath feels a slight headache. He is adorned with a cotton turban and given a small umbrella for comfort.
  • Gopal Ballav Besha:
    This besha signifies Lord Jagannath as a cowherd boy. He is dressed in cowherd attire and holds a flute, symbolizing his pastoral form.
  • Krishna Balaram Besha:
    In this besha, Lord Jagannath is adorned as Lord Krishna along with his brother Balarama. They are dressed in exquisite attire, with crowns and ornaments befitting their divine status.
  • Nagarjuna Besha:
    This besha represents Lord Jagannath as a warrior king. He is adorned with armor, weapons, and a majestic crown, symbolizing his valor and strength.
  • Gaja Uddharana Besha:
    This besha depicts the scene of Lord Jagannath rescuing an elephant from a crocodile. He is adorned with elephant motifs and holds a loHati Besha (Elephant Attire): This besha represents Lord Jagannath adorned as an elephant. The deity is decorated with intricate elephant motifs, including tusks and a trunk, symbolizing strength and majesty.
  • Raja Besha (King Attire):
    In this besha, Lord Jagannath is dressed as a king, with regal attire, crown, and jewels, reflecting his status as the supreme ruler of the universe.
  • Chacheri Besha (Tribal Attire):
    This besha portrays Lord Jagannath in the attire of a tribal chief. The deity is adorned with tribal ornaments and feathers, showcasing his connection to nature and indigenous cultures.
  • Padma Besha (Lotus Attire):
    In this besha, Lord Jagannath is adorned with lotus-themed decorations, including lotus garlands and ornaments. The lotus symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and divine beauty.
  • Chandana Besha (Sandalwood Attire):
    This besha features Lord Jagannath adorned with sandalwood paste, which is applied to the deity's body as a cooling and fragrant decoration, enhancing the divine atmosphere of the temple.
  • Gopinath Besha:
    In this besha, Lord Jagannath is adorned as Gopinath, the beloved of the cowherd girls (gopis). The deity is dressed in vibrant attire and surrounded by gopis, symbolizing divine love and devotion.tus flower in one hand, signifying his benevolence.
  • Bankachula Besha (Voyage Attire):
    In this besha, Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are dressed in sailor attire, with turbans and sailor's garments, to commemorate their legendary voyage to the Gundicha Temple during the Ratha Yatra festival.
  • Rasalila Besha:
    This besha depicts Lord Jagannath as the divine dancer in the midst of the Rasalila dance, a sacred and celestial dance of love and devotion performed by Lord Krishna and the gopis. Lord Jagannath is adorned with colorful attire and ornaments, representing the joy and ecstasy of divine union.