Every year, millions of devotees gather in Puri to witness the magnificent Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. Amid the grandeur of towering chariots and devotional chants, one question continues to fascinate pilgrims and historians alike why does Lord Jagannath's idol remain unfinished? Unlike most Hindu deities, the idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra have no fully formed hands or feet. Is this an unfinished masterpiece, or does it carry a divine message? The answer lies in two extraordinary legends that have been passed down for centuries.
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Noopur Kumari
Why Millions Worship an Unfinished Idol of Jagannath
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