Here we provided the information about the Daru or the Holy Neem Tree identified places for Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhdra and Sudarshana for Nabakalebara 2015. Before knowing about the Daru identified places, you have to know about Nabakalebara. So let know waht is Nabakalebara.
What is Nabakalebara
Nabakalebar, the periodical renewal of the wooden images of Lord Jagannath, Bhalabhadara, Subhadra and Sudarshan. After the year 1996, next Nabakalebar festival is going to happen in 2015. The Puri Rath Yatra will be named as Nabakalebar Rath Yatra in 18th July 2015 is going to be special for everyone throughout the world. So don’t miss this chance to see Lords with their new avatars.
Lord Jaganath Daru features
- The holy tree should have 4 main branches.
- The bark of the Margo tree must dark in color.
- There should be the sign of Sankha and Chakra.
- There should be a cremation ground near the tree.
- There should be an out hill near the tree and a snake hole at the roots of the tree.
- Any birds’ nest should not be there on trees.
- The tree should be near the river or a pond or a crossing of the three ways or else to be surrounded by 3 mountains.
- The tree should not stand alone but be surrounded preferably with the trees of Varuna, Sahada, and Belva.
- There should be a temple dedicated to Shiva in the neighborhood.
- There should be some heritage nearby.
- The holy tree should be free from Parasite plants and Creepers
Lord Balabhadara Daru Features
- The holy tree should have Seven Branches.
- The skin of the tree must be light brown or white color.
- It should have a sign of plough and pestle etc.
- Nearby tree there should be a heritage and also a graveyard.
Goddess Subhadra Daru Features
- Seven Branches should be present on the holy tree.
- The skin of the tree should be light brown or white color.
- It should have a sign of plough and pestle etc.
- Nearby tree there should be a heritage and a graveyard.
Daru of Lord Sudarshan
- The holy Margo tree should have three branches.
- The bark of the tree should be barkish.
- The tree should have a sign of Chakra with a small depression in the middle.
List of Daru Identified Places for Nabakalebara 2015
- On 12th April 2015 : Lord Sudarshan Daru was identified at Balakati in Khordha. Know More here
- On 17th April 2015 : Lord Balabhadra Daru was identified near Sarala Temple, Jhankad in Jagatsinghpur. Know more here
- On 24th April 2015 : Devi Subhadra Daru was identified in Adhanga under Biridi block in Jagatsinghpur. Know more here
- On 28th April 2015 : Lord Jagannath Daru was identified in Kharipadia Village in Jagatsinghpur. Know more here