Puri, Aug 31 (Representative) Gahma Purnima, the birthday of Lord Balabhadra, was observed in the Sri Jagannath temple on Thursday. On this occasion, a special puja was offered to Lord Balabhadra, the deity of agriculture.
This day, farmers rest their ploughs and treat their cows and bulls with special care. They bathe them, dress them in new clothes, and serve Enduri pitha (a special cake). The sisters tied rakhi on the hands of their brothers on this day.