Puri, Nov. 20 -- The Sri Jagannath Temple tower and its complex have been illuminated with thousands of diyas (earthen lamps) for the three-day Dev Dipavali festival.
The observance began on Wednesday night, during which Lord Jagannath pays homage to his ancestors - a ritual also known as Shradha. For the sacred occasion, the Lord is adorned in simple attire suitable for the ceremonies.
Dev Dipavali is a deeply revered festival for devotees. During these three days, lakhs of pilgrims visit the holy city to witness the lighting of diyas atop the temple's Amolaka and enjoy the grand display of fireworks.
On the first evening, Lord Jagannath offered Pinda (obsequies) to the mythological King Indradyumna, who established the Lords in the pre...