Sri Jagannath Krishna(Painted in Black), His brother Sri Balabhadra Deva(Painted in White) and His sister Sri Subhadra (Painted in Yellow)are worshipped in Puri in the famous Vishnu temple.This Picture of Lord Jagannath is painted in "Padma" Vesha(Form)
Depending on the Vedic Date,the deities adorn different Vesha. The word 'Vesha' means Form and can be referred as outfit or costume.
This Padma Vesha is done on Saturdays or Wednesdays between the new moon day of Magha and Basanta Panchami. 'Padma' means 'lotus,' and the Deities' dresses are made from lotus, sola lace and paper. These dresses are traditionally supplied by the Badachhata Math. |
