Bhubaneswar, Jan. 21 -- In the heart of Puri's Jagannath Temple, Odisha's spiritual epicenter, we see particular rituals during Basant Panchami. Padma Besha, an adornment of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra with lotuses. Transitioning seamlessly, Basant Panchami, celebrated as Saraswati Puja, ushers during spring blending knowledge with temple grandeur. This article delves into their legends, rituals, timings, and profound significance, drawing from Jagannath traditions.

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Padma Besha, or Padma Mukha Vesha, captivates devotees with deities resembling blooming lotuses. Performed annually in Magha month (January-February), it symbolizes winter lotuses defying odds, much like unw...