The time of the Nabajauban darshan of the deities at Puri was extended till 11.30 pm on Tuesday in view of heavy rush of devotees.
The Sahana Mela (free darshan) began by 3.30 pm and was scheduled to continue till 4.30 pm. However, it was later extended till 11.30 pm due to rush of devotees.
Thousands thronged Puri to have first glimpse of Chaturdhamurti (Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra along with Sudarshan) on the occasion of the Nabajauban darshan.
After recuperating from illness due to holy bath on Snana Purnima, the deities reappeared in their rejuvenated youthful form. The deities were under medication at the Anasar Ghar since June 17.