On Sunday, Lord Jagannath, along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra, was adorned in Suna Besha (golden attire) atop their chariots. As part of this sacred tradition, the deities were embellished with approximately 208 kilograms of gold ornaments. This ritual forms a grand segment of the Rath Yatra festival. According to the Shri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), devotees were allowed to witness this dazzling spectacle from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Temple sources confirm that the divine trio wore around 30 types of ornaments, crafted from gold, silver, diamonds, and other precious metals
As twilight draped the coastal town in a silken hush, the sacred boulevard of Grand Road lit up with celestial grandeur. In a spectacle that fused devotion with royal opulence, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra emerged cloaked in shimmering glory—each seated upon their colossal chariots, transformed into moving thrones of gold.
The occasion? The legendary Suna Besha, where the deities don a radiant ensemble of 208 kilograms of pure gold, silver, diamonds, and dazzling jewels. But this wasn’t just ornamentation—it was a cultural crescendo, echoing centuries of faith and tradition. As the Rath Yatra procession paused, the trio was adorned with over 30 unique ornaments, from majestic crowns and layered necklaces to armlets sculpted with intricate mythology. Each piece not only sparkled—it told stories of divine protection, cosmic energy, and eternal grace.
By evening, the Grand Road had become a sanctuary of awe and emotion. Thousands of devotees, eyes moist with reverence, stood in silence from 6:30 PM till 11 PM, absorbing the magnanimous darshan that only happens once a year. Pilgrims described the sight as “a glimpse into Vaikuntha itself,” while temple priests whispered ancient mantras in harmony with the glittering divine gaze. The gold may glitter, but in Puri that night, it was faith that truly shone.