Puri, July 2 -- Preparations for the Bahuda Yatra (return car festival) of the holy Trinity of the Sri Jagannath Temple began today.
According to tradition, on the fifth day of the Rath Yatra, Mahalaxmi - the consort of Lord Jagannath - upset over being left behind during the journey to Gundicha Temple, arrived there Tuesday night in a ceremonial procession. The ritual was conducted by servitors and priests, with the goddess carried in a decorated palanquin.
Upon arrival, the procession entered the Gundicha Temple. From a distance, standing at the Jai Vijay doors of the Jagamohan, Mahalaxmi caught a glimpse of Lord Jagannath and symbolically ordered his return to the main temple.
Her Ajnamallya (divine order) was handed over to Lord Jaga...