Why Does Lord Jagannath Fall Sick Every Year? The Fascinating Mystery of Anasara in Jagannath Puri Introduction Among the countless mysteries associated with Lord Jagannath of Puri, one of the most intriguing is the annual period when the Lord is believed to fall ill. Unlike many Hindu temples where the deity is worshipped daily without interruption, the Jagannath Temple in Puri follows a remarkable tradition in which Lord Jagannath, along with Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Sudarshana Chakra, withdraws from public view for nearly two weeks every year. Explore the mystery of Brahma Padartha inside the idol of lord Jagannath The Doctor checking Lord Jagannath's heart  Read about " Adhar Pana " ritual in the temple of Lord Jagannath in Puri  This sacred period is known as Anasara (also spelled Anavasara or Anasara Ghara ), a deeply revered tradition observed after the Snana Yatra. During this time, devotees cannot have the regular darshan of the deities because t...