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However, the appearance of Lord Jagannath without his traditional Tahia led to uproar and controversy. For the unversed, the Tahia is the ceremonial floral crown worn by all three deities. Shaped like a betel leaf, it is worn during the Pahandi Bije. The Tahia is prepared with meticulous attention to detail and is crafted from thin bamboo strips, cane, solapith, flowers, sacred grass and lace. Everything is held together using a natural adhesive. The Tahia sways during the Pahandi Bije and symbolises the divine in motion.