We might have seen many pictures of Lord Jagannath having Hathi Besha or elephant head like Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva. It looks so different. What could be the reason behind Hathi Besha of Lord Jagannath? Specially on the day of Snana Yatra, Lord Jagannath is decorated as Gajanana or Hati Besha.
Do you know why Lord Jagannath, his brother Lord Baladeva and sister Subhadra Devi look so different. They have big eyes, large lips, round faces, and extended hands as if about to embrace someone. There is a beautiful story behind Lord Jagannath and his siblings' unique form.
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