President Ram Nath Kovind and his family members on February 19 chanted “Jai Jagannath” as special servitors tied a ‘bana’ (flag) on the 'Neela Chakra' atop Shree Mandir in Puri in his name after a ‘darshan’ of the idols of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath.
The President accompanied by first lady Sabita Kovind and family members watched the special 'chunara' servitor climb the 213 feet high 12th-century temple and tie the flag on the Neela Chakra, the wheel atop it, praying for the well-being of the nation, said Narayan Gochhikar, the traditional priest of Kovind.
Tying the 'bana’ is a special ritual held every day afternoon in the temple.
