On the fifth day of the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, thousands of devotees gathered at Sri Gundicha Temple to witness the sacred Hera Panchami ritual. The auspicious ceremony is dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi, as devotees also sought darshan of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Sudarshan. The traditional ritual holds great significance during the grand Rath Yatra celebrations and attracts devotees from across the country.