Rath Yatra 2026: What is Chhera Panhara? The sacred ritual performed by Puri Gajapati

The highly significant ritual of 'Chhera Panhara' is performed by the Gajapati Maharaja of Puri on the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. The ritual involves the ceremonial sweeping of the space around the chari