Snana-yatra is an important pastime of Lord Jagannatha. On this day, Jagannatha, Baladeva, and Subhadra allow Themselves to be bathed by all following the original tradition of worship at Jagannatha Puri. Devotees enthusiastically assemble at the Jagannatha temple to perform abhisheka with Cauvery water, milk, etc. This bathing goes on for a few hours in the midst of kirtanas glorifying Their Lordships and the chanting of the maha-mantra. Soon after which, We get Special Hati (Elephant) Vesh Darshan of Lord Jagannatha, Balarama & Subadra. Lord Jagannatha’s pastimes are such that after snana-yatra, Jagannatha, Balarama and Subhadra become “sick”, and, so, must take “medicines” and “take rest” until they become “rejuvenated” enough to go for Ratha-yatra. When they are “sick”, they are offered bhoga containing medicinal herbs without the usual offerings. But unfortunately this time for 2020 pandemic diseases like corona virus, bathing is not going to be completely public. Only worshipers can do it. Jay Jagannath. #LoveBraj #Vrindavan #snanyatra #Jagannatha #Baladev #Subhadra www.radharaman.org https://www.instagram.com/p/CBB4vgDgqny/?igshid=157q1j2cr8nrv
