The famous ‘Nagarjuna Besha’ of Lord Jagannath was held amid the pandemic on Friday. However, the rituals started after a delay of almost three hours.
The rituals were set to begin around 4.45am, but was delayed over the engagement of more number of servitors. The rituals finally kicked-off at 7am.
The ceremony is being held sans devotees as the temple is shut due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
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The deities are dressed up as warriors to commemorate the slaying of Shahasrajuna by Parasurama.
The last Nagarjuna Besha was held in 1994.