🐅Gosani Yatra in Jagannath Puri - पुरी की पारंपरिक गोसानी यात्रा

Gosani Yatra in Jagannath Puri Date: Friday, 3 October 2025

In Puri, the immersion of the goddess at the end of Dussehra is known as Gosani Jatra. During this traditional festival, also known as Bhasani Jatra, the goddesses are brought in grand processions to pay homage to Bhagwan Jagannath and then immersed in the sea or rivers. The event concludes with the immersion of the idols, a culturally unique tradition of Puri.

Key aspects of Bhasani (Gosani Jatra) in Puri
❀ Indigenous Festival: Gosani Jatra is an indigenous, ancient form of Durga Puja with unique local traditions, including the design and names of the idols and their design, ornamentation and colours are unique to Puri.
❀ Procession and Rituals: On Ashwin Ekadashi Tithi (11th day of Shukla Paksha), Gosanis gather in front of the Jagannath Temple, pay homage and then proceed for immersion.
❀ Traditional Music: Unlike other Bhasani processions in the state, Puri Gosani Jatra uses only traditional instruments like 'Dhol' and 'Ghanta' and does not play loud music from speakers or brass bands.
❀ Cultural Significance: This festival is an integral part of Puri's folk culture and is an important event after the Rath Yatra .

What is Gosani Jatra?
❀ Gosani Jatra is a centuries-old festival of Puri, celebrated during Durga Puja/Navratri.
❀ Here, people from different areas (Sahi) of Puri make large clay idols of Goddess Durga called \"Gosani\".
❀ Each Sahi tries to outdo the others in creating the largest and most artistic Gosani idol.
❀ The word \"Gosani\" is derived from Gosani Devi, another local form of Shakti worshipped in Puri.
❀ Display of Idols - Around 70-80 Gosani idols are created in Puri. These are beautifully decorated and installed in pandals.

Why is it special in Puri?
Unlike Kolkata's Durga Puja , which is more artistic and thematic, Puri's Gosani Yatra is rooted in Jagannath culture. It is a blend of Shaivite, Shakta, and Vaishnavite traditions, reflecting Odisha's unique spiritual blend.

Related NameBhasani Jatra
Begins TithiAshwin Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
ReasonDevi Durga
CelebrationsBhajan Kirtan, Tableau, Aarti
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What is Gosani Jatra?

❀ Gosani Jatra is a centuries-old festival of Puri, celebrated during Durga Puja/Navratri.
❀ Here, people from different areas (Sahi) of Puri make large clay idols of Goddess Durga called Gosani.
❀ Each Sahi tries to outdo the others in creating the largest and most artistic Gosani idol.
❀ The word Gosani is derived from Gosani Devi, another local form of Shakti worshipped in Puri.
❀ Display of Idols - Around 70-80 Gosani idols are created in Puri. These are beautifully decorated and installed in pandals.

Why it is special in Puri?

Unlike Kolkata's Durga Puja , which is more artistic and thematic, Puri's Gosani Yatra is rooted in Jagannath culture. It is a blend of Shaivite, Shakta, and Vaishnavite traditions, reflecting Odisha's unique spiritual blend.

Related Information

Futures Dates
Frequency
Annual
Duration
1 Days
Begins Tithi
Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
Months
September / October
Mantra
Jai Maa
Reason
Devi Durga
Celebrations
Bhajan Kirtan, Tableau, Aarti
Imp Places
Puri Odisha

Updated: Oct 02, 2025 16:59 PM

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