‘Ghodalagi’ besha of Trinity observed at Srimandir

PURI: With winter setting in, the servitors of Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Saturday dressed the Trinity in warm clothes in a ritual popularly known as ‘Ghodalagi’ besha.

As per the ritual, three sets of servitors covered the deities in velvet blankets and headgears made of wool and cotton.

The colour of the clothes are changed every day of the week in accordance with the ruling star of the day. As per the temple almanac, each day of the week is identified by a specific colour.