Niladri Bije — महत्त्व
Final day of the Puri Rath Yatra cycle, observed on Ashadha Shukla Trayodashi when the trinity finally re-enters the sanctum of the main Jagannath Temple after several days parked on Their chariots at the Singhadwara. A celebrated playful episode unfolds at the temple gate — Goddess Mahalakshmi initially refuses Jagannath entry (resentful of His long absence), and He pacifies Her with Rasagola sweets before the deities are taken inside.
Niladri Bije — महत्त्व
After Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra return from the Gundicha Temple on Bahuda Yatra (Day 10), the chariots remain at the Singhadwara — the lion gate of the main temple — for three days. On Trayodashi, the deities are taken from the chariots into the temple. According to Puri tradition, Goddess Mahalakshmi, who had been left behind in the main temple, is displeased that Jagannath went to Gundicha without informing Her. She bars the door of the Jay Vijay Dwar (the inner gate). Jagannath, in a beloved act of placation, offers Her Rasagola — the round chhena sweet — to win Her forgiveness. Only then does She permit Him entry. This episode is the origin of "Rasagola Dibasa," celebrated across Odisha on the same day with mass distribution of the sweet.
Niladri Bije — पूजा विधी
- Devotees gather at the Singhadwara of the Jagannath Temple in Puri from dawn to witness the procession.
- The deities are carried from the chariots by the temple servitors in the Pahandi procession.
- Rasagolas are offered as Bhog inside the temple after Mahalakshmi's ritual acceptance.
- Devotees fast or eat sattvic food during the day; Rasagola is shared as prasad in the evening.
- The deities are placed back on the Ratna Singhasana (jewel-studded throne) in the sanctum.
- Households across Odisha observe Rasagola Dibasa — offering and consuming Rasagolas in remembrance of the leela.
Niladri Bije — पारंपरिक पदार्थ
- ●Rasagola (Odia chhena rasagola)
- ●Khaja
- ●Chhena Poda
- ●Mahaprasad
Niladri Bije — करावे / टाळावे
करावे
- ✓Visit Puri or a local Jagannath temple if possible
- ✓Offer Rasagola at Jagannath's altar
- ✓Read or share the leela of Mahalakshmi's anger and Jagannath's placation
टाळावे
- ✗Avoid arguments at home — the day commemorates reconciliation
- ✗Do not break the Rasagola fast before the evening offering
Niladri Bije — FAQ
- Niladri Bije काय आहे?
- Final day of the Puri Rath Yatra cycle, observed on Ashadha Shukla Trayodashi when the trinity finally re-enters the sanctum of the main Jagannath Temple after several days parked on Their chariots at the Singhadwara.
- Niladri Bije 2026 कधी आहे?
- 2026 मध्ये Niladri Bije सोमवार, २७ जुलै, २०२६ रोजी येतो.
- Niladri Bije ची पूजा विधी काय आहे?
- Devotees gather at the Singhadwara of the Jagannath Temple in Puri from dawn to witness the procession.; The deities are carried from the chariots by the temple servitors in the Pahandi procession.; Rasagolas are offered as Bhog inside the temple after Mahalakshmi's ritual acceptance.; Devotees fast or eat sattvic food during the day; Rasagola is shared as prasad in the evening.
- Niladri Bije ला काय खावे?
- Rasagola (Odia chhena rasagola), Khaja, Chhena Poda, Mahaprasad
- Niladri Bije ला काय करावे?
- Visit Puri or a local Jagannath temple if possible; Offer Rasagola at Jagannath's altar; Read or share the leela of Mahalakshmi's anger and Jagannath's placation
- Niladri Bije ला काय टाळावे?
- Avoid arguments at home — the day commemorates reconciliation; Do not break the Rasagola fast before the evening offering
- Niladri Bije ला कोणत्या देवतेची पूजा होते?
- Niladri Bije Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra ला समर्पित आहे.
Upcoming Niladri Bije Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Niladri Bije 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| २७ जुलै, २०२६ | सोमवार | 05:55 pm | — |
| १६ जुलै, २०२७ | शुक्रवार | 05:51 pm | — |