Snana Yatra (स्नान यात्रा)

In Hindu tradition, *Annadaan* is termed "*Mahapunya*" (the greatest merit) because it directly sustains life. Many Hindu scriptures teach that among all forms of charity, feeding the hungry is one of the noblest deeds.

When offering Belpatra (Bilva Patra) on Shivling, according to Hindu scriptures and traditional worship practices, it should be offered in a specific way.

Adhar Pana ritual is conducted at Puri Jagannath temple on Trayodashi tithi in the month of Ashadha.

Bhajan is a type of song which is played to show respect and devotion towards God. Bhajans can be in any language. Some mantras are chanted in the form of music. There are many famous Hindi Bhajan singers in India, for example:

Samadhi is the Hindi name for a temple, shrine, or memorial commemorating the dead. Samadhi sites are often built in this way to honor people regarded as saints or gurus in Hindu religious traditions, wherein such souls are said to have passed into maha samadhi, or were already in samadhi at the time of death.

Netra Utsav is organized a day before the Rath Yatra.

Applying Tilak is a special ritual used in the Hindu tradition.