This festival is generally famous in Puri but in other pars of Orissa this is
also observed related to Lord Jagannath or Krishna. This Takes place in the
month of Vaisaksha and continues for long 42 days. But, generally speaking it
is a Festival of first 21 days only.The first period of 21 days is known as
"Bahar Chandan"or outer Chandan.
During this period,the representative images of Rama,Krushna, Madanmohan,Sridevi
and Bhudevi are taken in a procession to Narendra tank.The images of Siva from
5 Siva Temples known as "Pancha Pandavas" also accompany them to the
Narendra tank, At Narendra tank the images play in well decorated boats and
are worshipped.
The second period of 21 days known as "Bhitar Chandana" is celebrated
inside the Temple. The rites observed on this period are not popularly enjoyed.
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