Bhubaneswar, Oct. 26 -- Radha Damodar Besha of Lord Jagannath at Puri's Srimandir is a significant religious tradition observed during the holy month of Kartika. During this special adornment, Lord Jagannath and Lord Balabhadra are dressed in traditional attire and ornaments, drawing devotees who visit the temple to seek the blessings of the deities.

The Besha is associated with Lord Krishna's form as Damodara and the devotion of Radha for Krishna. It reflects the spiritual significance of divine love, devotion and surrender.

In Vaishnava tradition, Radha and Krishna symbolise an eternal bond of love and devotion. Radha is often regarded as the embodiment of complete surrender to the divine and Krishna represents the divine beloved.

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