Puri, July 26 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday offered prayers to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Maa Subhadra on the auspicious occasion of 'Suna Besha' (Golden Attire) in the pilgrim town of Puri.

On this occasion, the deities, currently seated on their chariots parked in front of the Singhadwara (Lion's Gate), were adorned in gold jewellery, a ritual also known as the 'Rajrajeshwar Vesh.'

In a post on X, Chief Minister Majhi emphasised that the ritual is a testament to the glorious history of the state.

"On the chariot is the divine 'Rajrajeshwar Vesh' or 'Golden Vesh' of Shri Jiu. The 'Rajrajeshwar Vesh' is not merely a religious tradition; it is a symbol of the pride and glorious history of the Odia peo...