Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- The Bahara Chandan Yatra of Lord Jagannath is currently underway in Puri, with the festival entering its fourth day on Thursday. The annual ritual, which began on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, continues to draw large gatherings of devotees eager to witness the ceremonial proceedings.

As part of the traditional observances, the deities are engaged in ceremonial water activities at Narendra Pushkarini, aimed at providing relief from the prevailing summer heat. 

Devotees assembled in significant numbers to witness the divine boat ride of Madanmohan, Bhudevi, Sridevi, along with the Panchu Pandavas.

The ritual water play is conducted using two distinct boats, red and white. Madanmohan, accompanied by Bhudev...