निलाद्री बिजे Significance & Spiritual Meaning
निलाद्री बिजे — पुरीच्या रथ यात्रेचो शेक दीस, आषाढ शुक्ल त्रयोदशीक. श्री जगन्नाथ, बलभद्र आनी सुभद्रा गुंडिचा मंदिरांतल्यान परत मुख्य निलाचल (निलाद्री) मंदिरांत वचतात. भायल्या जगन्नाथाक लक्ष्मी देवी मंदिरांत भितर येवपाक दिनात — हेरा पंचमेक केल्ल्या रागाचो बदलो. जगन्नाथ "रसगुल्ला भोग" अर्पून लक्ष्मेक मनवतात — हें खाशेलें लीला नाटक.
निलाद्री बिजे Mythology & Legend
After Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra return from the Gundicha Temple on Bahuda Yatra (Day 10), the chariots remain at the Singhadwara — the lion gate of the main temple — for three days. On Trayodashi, the deities are taken from the chariots into the temple. According to Puri tradition, Goddess Mahalakshmi, who had been left behind in the main temple, is displeased that Jagannath went to Gundicha without informing Her. She bars the door of the Jay Vijay Dwar (the inner gate). Jagannath, in a beloved act of placation, offers Her Rasagola — the round chhena sweet — to win Her forgiveness. Only then does She permit Him entry. This episode is the origin of "Rasagola Dibasa," celebrated across Odisha on the same day with mass distribution of the sweet.
निलाद्री बिजे 2027 Puja Rituals & Vidhi
- Devotees gather at the Singhadwara of the Jagannath Temple in Puri from dawn to witness the procession.
- The deities are carried from the chariots by the temple servitors in the Pahandi procession.
- Rasagolas are offered as Bhog inside the temple after Mahalakshmi's ritual acceptance.
- Devotees fast or eat sattvic food during the day; Rasagola is shared as prasad in the evening.
- The deities are placed back on the Ratna Singhasana (jewel-studded throne) in the sanctum.
- Households across Odisha observe Rasagola Dibasa — offering and consuming Rasagolas in remembrance of the leela.
निलाद्री बिजे Traditional Foods & Prasad
- ●Rasagola (Odia chhena rasagola)
- ●Khaja
- ●Chhena Poda
- ●Mahaprasad
निलाद्री बिजे Do's & Don't's
Do's
- ✓Visit Puri or a local Jagannath temple if possible
- ✓Offer Rasagola at Jagannath's altar
- ✓Read or share the leela of Mahalakshmi's anger and Jagannath's placation
Don'ts
- ✗Avoid arguments at home — the day commemorates reconciliation
- ✗Do not break the Rasagola fast before the evening offering
निलाद्री बिजे — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is निलाद्री बिजे?
- निलाद्री बिजे — पुरीच्या रथ यात्रेचो शेक दीस, आषाढ शुक्ल त्रयोदशीक.
- When is निलाद्री बिजे 2027?
- In 2027, निलाद्री बिजे falls on 2027 M07 16, Fri.
- What are the निलाद्री बिजे puja rituals?
- Devotees gather at the Singhadwara of the Jagannath Temple in Puri from dawn to witness the procession.; The deities are carried from the chariots by the temple servitors in the Pahandi procession.; Rasagolas are offered as Bhog inside the temple after Mahalakshmi's ritual acceptance.; Devotees fast or eat sattvic food during the day; Rasagola is shared as prasad in the evening.
- What to eat on निलाद्री बिजे?
- Rasagola (Odia chhena rasagola), Khaja, Chhena Poda, Mahaprasad
- What should you do on निलाद्री बिजे?
- Visit Puri or a local Jagannath temple if possible; Offer Rasagola at Jagannath's altar; Read or share the leela of Mahalakshmi's anger and Jagannath's placation
- What should you avoid on निलाद्री बिजे?
- Avoid arguments at home — the day commemorates reconciliation; Do not break the Rasagola fast before the evening offering
- Which deity is worshipped on निलाद्री बिजे?
- निलाद्री बिजे is dedicated to जगन्नाथ, बलभद्र, सुभद्रा, लक्ष्मी.
Upcoming निलाद्री बिजे Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
निलाद्री बिजे is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 M07 27 | Mon | 05:55 pm | — |
| 2027 M07 16 | Fri | 05:51 pm | — |