Keonjhar: Nabakalebar of Siddha Jagannath in Keonjhar is being held for the first time after 1,000 years. The wooden idol of the deity was worshipped since its installation and there was no custom of Nabakalebar in the temple. But during the last few years, it was observed that the idol was getting damaged and after approval of Puri Mukti Mandap and the Debottar authorities, it was decided to change the idol during the Nabakaleber ceremony to be held at Puri.
Accordingly, Daitapatis of the Keonjhar temple searched for the Daru (wood of the sacred tree) to be used for the shaping of new Sidha Jagganath idol a week back. Moving through different parts of the district, finally the sacred neem tree was discovered at Bankapatuli village. After conducting pujas and rituals, the tree was cut and the log was brought to the temple at Sidhamath on Thursday in a religious procession. Sub Collector cum Executive Officer Debottar, SDPO, members of Pahandia committee, local devotees and public joined the Daru procession till it reached the temple. Ratha Maharana and wood carving artists have been entrusted to start new idol carving inside the temple premises.
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