Shiva’s Wedding in Srikhetra Today is the auspicious Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha Panchami tithi (the fifth day of the bright fortnight of the Jyeshtha month). In Srikhetra, the wedding rituals of the Panchamahadeva (the five great Lords: Sri Yameshwara, Sri Lokanatha, Sri Markandeshwara, Sri Kapalamochana, and Sri Nilakantha) are performed with great pomp and grandeur. On […]
Puri: This year, on Ratha Yatra day, June 27, Mangala Alati will be performed at Shree Mandir at 6 AM. After the Ratha Pratishtha (chariot consecration) ritual by 9 AM, Pahandi (procession of deities) will commence at 9:30 AM. The Ratha Tana (chariot pulling) ritual will take place at 4 PM, as per the schedule fixed […]
Today is Jala Krida Ekadashi of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the month of Jyeshtha. This day is also celebrated by its other name, “Apara Ekadashi.” This is because, by observing the vow (Brata) of this Ekadashi, the observer (Brati) easily crosses the vast ocean of worldly existence. All great sins […]
You are all aware that Lord Balabhadra’s (Badathakur’s) chariot is named Taladhwaja, but in Tulasi Kshetra, Lord Balabhadra’s chariot is named Brahma Taladhwaja. There is a special significance to this nomenclature. Since the idol (vigraha) of Shri Siddha Baladevajiu is made of Manisila (divine stone, also referred to as Brahma), Baladevajiu is known as Brahma […]
Snana Yatra The Snana Yatra (bathing festival) of Sri Jagannath is one of the twelve yatras (festivals). It is held on the day of Jyeshtha Purnima (full moon in the month of Jyeshtha). It is written in the Brahma Purana: “Masijyestha cha samprāptenakshatrechandradaivate | Paurṇimasyā yada snānamsarvakālamharedvijā”|| 3 (Meaning, the bathing (Snana) on Jyeshtha […]
Today is “Mohini Ekadashi.” The Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the Baishakha month is celebrated as Mohini Ekadashi. Mohini Ekadashi is considered special among all Ekadashis. Because, according to Puranic legends, on this day, Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini to enable the gods (Devatas) to drink Amrita (nectar of immortality). […]
Om Nilambhoja Dalabhirama Nayanama Nilambara Alankrutam।Gourangim Sharadindu Sundaramukhim Vismrera Bimbadharam।।Karunyam Mrutavarshinim Harihara Brahmadhihi Vanditam।Dhyayet Sarva Janepa Sitartha Phaladam Ramapriya Janakim।।Dhyayet Mahadevi Sita Trilokya Pujitam।Tapta Hataka Varnabham Padma Yugma Karadvaye Sadratna Bhushana Spurad Divyadeha Shubhatmikam।।Nana Vastram Shashimukhim Padmakshim Muditantaram।Pashyanti Raghavam Punyam Shayya Shadguneshvarim।। On the auspicious occasion of Sita Navami, after the midday offering (Dwiprahara Dhupa), […]
Today is the auspicious Vaishakha Shukla Paksha Ashtami Tithi, and this sacred day is known as Niladri Mahodaya Ashtami. It is described in the Bamadeva Samhita and Skanda Purana that on this day, Brahma himself performed the Pushyabhisheka or Jalabhisheka (water consecration) of Mahaprabhu. From time immemorial, Kaliya Saanta (Lord Jagannath) resides in the holy […]
Today, on the auspicious Vaishakha Shukla Paksha Saptami Tithi, the ritual of Jaladhibasa (Water Confinement) is being performed. This ritual is held in preparation for the Jala Abhisheka (Water Consecration) of Mahaprabhu on the upcoming Niladri Mahodaya Ashtami Tithi. Today, after the completion of the night Chandan Lagi (Sandalwood Paste Application) ritual at Srimandir, the […]
