2018 - Shree Jagannath Nabakalebara | Commemorative Coin
The first commemorative coin for the year 2018 was released to celebrate the 'Shree Jagannath Nabakalebara Festival'.
Nabakalebara is a sacred and symbolic ritual, a profound recreation of the wooden forms representing the deities at the revered Jagannath Temple in Puri. Central to the Jagannath cult, this ritual entails the periodic renewal of the wooden forms of the deities – Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra, and Sudarshana. The significance of Nabakalebara lies in its spiritual symbolism, as it symbolizes the cyclical renewal and rejuvenation of divine energy.
This auspicious occasion takes place every 8th, 12th, or 19th year following the previous Nabakalebara, marking a sacred cycle deeply embedded in the traditions of the Jagannath Temple.
Nabakalebara holds immense importance in the Hindu Odia calendar and has been observed with reverence since its inception. The inaugural Nabakalebara in its current form was organized in 1575 C.E by Yaduvanshi Bhoi King Ramachandra Deva, underscoring the historical and cultural significance of the ritual.
The essence of Nabakalebara lies in the symbolic demise and subsequent rebirth of Jagannath at Puri. The intricate process involves the installation of new images in the Jagannath Temple, meticulously crafted to capture the divine essence. Simultaneously, the old wooden forms of the deities are reverently buried in the temple premises at Koili Baikuntha, signifying the completion of one divine cycle and the beginning of another.
Nabakalebara is more than a religious event; it is a spiritual spectacle that draws devotees and onlookers alike, invoking a sense of divine transformation and continuity. The ritual exemplifies the deep-rooted traditions and the spiritual vibrancy that characterize the Jagannath Temple and its cultural legacy in Puri.
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