अधर पणा Significance & Spiritual Meaning
अधर पणा — पुरी रथ यात्रेदरम्यानचा गोड पेयाचा विधी; मातीच्या भांड्यांत दूध, गूळ, केळी व मसाल्यांचे मिश्रण भरून रथांवर अर्पण केले जाते आणि नंतर रथांसमोर भांडे फोडले जाते — रथांभोवती राहणाऱ्या अदृश्य आत्म्यांना प्रसाद देण्यासाठी. ओडिशाचा प्रादेशिक विधी.
अधर पणा Mythology & Legend
In Puri tradition, the chariots of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra travel with the visible deities AND with all the unseen presences (chetan and achetan beings) — celestial beings, spirits, and the bhutas attending the Lord. As mortal devotees can pull the chariot and receive darshan, but the unseen accompanying souls cannot partake of earthly bhog, Adhara Pana is offered as their portion. The earthen pots are raised to the level of the deities' adhar (lower lip) — giving the ritual its name — and then ceremonially broken so the drink seeps into the earth, reaching all beings unseen. The ritual emphasises Jagannath's grace as universal — extending beyond what is visible.
अधर पणा 2027 Puja Rituals & Vidhi
- Large earthen pots are filled with a mixture of milk, chhena, sugar, ghee, banana, camphor, nutmeg, black pepper and herbs.
- Pots are placed in front of each of the three chariots on Ashadha Shukla Dwadashi.
- After offering with chants, temple servitors break the pots from the height of the deities' adhar (lower lips).
- The drink flows freely onto the ground and is allowed to soak in — it is not collected as prasad.
- No human consumption of the pana is permitted; it is exclusively the offering for unseen beings.
अधर पणा Traditional Foods & Prasad
- ●Mahaprasad
- ●Khaja
- ●Rasagola
अधर पणा Do's & Don't's
Do's
- ✓Witness the breaking of the pots if at Puri — one of the most distinctive Puri rituals
- ✓Observe respectfully and silently
- ✓Reflect on the inclusion of unseen beings in the Lord's grace
Don'ts
- ✗Do not attempt to collect or consume the spilled pana — it is sacred to non-human recipients
- ✗Do not jostle or push during the ritual
अधर पणा — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is अधर पणा?
- अधर पणा — पुरी रथ यात्रेदरम्यानचा गोड पेयाचा विधी; मातीच्या भांड्यांत दूध, गूळ, केळी व मसाल्यांचे मिश्रण भरून रथांवर अर्पण केले जाते आणि नंतर रथांसमोर भांडे फोडले जाते — रथांभोवती राहणाऱ्या अदृश्य आत्म्यांना प्रसाद देण्यासाठी.
- When is अधर पणा 2027?
- In 2027, अधर पणा falls on गुरुवार, १५ जुलै, २०२७.
- What are the अधर पणा puja rituals?
- Large earthen pots are filled with a mixture of milk, chhena, sugar, ghee, banana, camphor, nutmeg, black pepper and herbs.; Pots are placed in front of each of the three chariots on Ashadha Shukla Dwadashi.; After offering with chants, temple servitors break the pots from the height of the deities' adhar (lower lips).; The drink flows freely onto the ground and is allowed to soak in — it is not collected as prasad.
- What to eat on अधर पणा?
- Mahaprasad, Khaja, Rasagola
- What should you do on अधर पणा?
- Witness the breaking of the pots if at Puri — one of the most distinctive Puri rituals; Observe respectfully and silently; Reflect on the inclusion of unseen beings in the Lord's grace
- What should you avoid on अधर पणा?
- Do not attempt to collect or consume the spilled pana — it is sacred to non-human recipients; Do not jostle or push during the ritual
- Which deity is worshipped on अधर पणा?
- अधर पणा is dedicated to जगन्नाथ.
Upcoming अधर पणा Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
अधर पणा is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| २६ जुलै, २०२६ | रविवार | 05:07 pm | — |
| १५ जुलै, २०२७ | गुरुवार | 04:59 pm | — |