What does 'Nabakalebara' mean?

It means 'New Body', referring to the ritual replacement of the wooden idols of the temple.

Puri Temple Traditions

UPSC Archival Analysis

The idols of Lord Jagannath and his siblings in Puri are made of neem wood, which is periodically renewed in the Nabakalebara ceremony.

Exam Year

2019

Evidence Source

ID: ART_CUL_2019_150 Ref: Standard Educational Reference