Adhara Pana & Niladri Bije
26 July 2026 · Marking the sacred conclusion of Ratha Jatra, Mahaprabhu returns to His temple through the divine Niladri Bije ceremony, accompanied by the Adhara Pana offering and Rasagola Bhoga.
About This Event
Festival overview
Adhara Pana & Niladri Bije marks the divine conclusion of Ratha Jatra. The sacred Adhara Pana — a traditional drink offering — is presented to Lord Jagannath before the Niladri Bije, where Mahaprabhu returns to His temple. Devotees offer Rasagola in this cherished tradition. The evening includes Sandhya Alati, an Odissi Dance Performance, and concludes with Sayana Alati and Gita Govinda recitation. Mahaprasad will be served. Traditional Bhoga is prepared with milk and ghee only (Chhena, Rabadi, Kakara Pitha). Please avoid Rice Kheer, Cashews, and Green Cardamom.
Date
26 July 2026
Location
Shree Jagannatha Temple Sydney, Castle Hill
Event timings
4:00 PM – 8:30 PM AEST
Schedule
Event timeline
Date
26 July 2026
Ritual
Temple Opens
Details
Temple doors open for devotees
Offerings
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Timings
4:00 PM
Location
Shree Jagannatha Temple Sydney, Castle Hill
Date
26 July 2026
Ritual
Adhara Pana
Details
Sacred drink offering to Lord Jagannath, marking the conclusion of Ratha Jatra
Offerings
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Timings
5:00 PM
Location
Shree Jagannatha Temple Sydney, Castle Hill
Date
26 July 2026
Ritual
Sandhya Alati
Details
Evening lamp offering
Offerings
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Timings
6:00 PM
Location
Shree Jagannatha Temple Sydney, Castle Hill
Date
26 July 2026
Ritual
Odissi Dance Performance
Details
Classical devotional dance in honour of Mahaprabhu
Offerings
-
Timings
6:30 PM
Location
Shree Jagannatha Temple Sydney, Castle Hill
Date
26 July 2026
Ritual
Niladri Bije & Rasagola Bhoga
Details
The divine homecoming — Lord Jagannath returns to His temple. Devotees offer Rasagola in the sacred Niladri Bije tradition. Bhoga: Chhena, Rabadi, Kakara Pitha. Please avoid Rice Kheer, Cashews, Green Cardamom.
Offerings
Rasagola, Chhena, Rabadi, Kakara Pitha
Timings
7:00 PM
Location
Shree Jagannatha Temple Sydney, Castle Hill
Date
26 July 2026
Ritual
Sayana Alati & Gita Govinda
Details
Night lamp offering followed by recitation of Gita Govinda. Mahaprasad will be served.
Offerings
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Timings
8:30 PM
Location
Shree Jagannatha Temple Sydney, Castle Hill