“Pakhala Bhoga (offering) is offered to Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath* ll Subasa Pakhala (Fragrant Pakhala) ll: – First, after the rice is cooked in a pot, water is added to it. Salt is added according to taste, chopped ginger, fried cumin are added, and it is served as Prasad (blessed food). Since it is a fragrant […]
At the Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri, certain traditions and privileges are reserved for specific individuals or groups. One such unique privilege is the right to perform Aarati atop the Ratna Bedi (jeweled platform), an honor exclusively granted to the King of Nepal. Let’s explore the historical reasons behind this unique tradition and the profound […]
