This is written by Abhimanyu Samantsinha, the author of ‘Bidagdha Cintamani,’ in praise of Sri Krishna. “O Lord, servant of Shesha and others,You are the sole servant,The fulfiller of desires,The compassionate absorber of feelings.” That is to say, Sri Krishna, served by all the deities like Lord Shesha, fulfills the desires of devotees. Therefore, his […]
After Snana Purnima (bathing full moon), Lord Mahaprabhu fell ill with fever and is resting on anonsara (a bed made of pith). Various secret services are being carried out to heal Lord Mahaprabhu. According to Neeladri Mahodaya Shastra, devoted servants are managing Lord Mahaprabhu’s secret arrangements, including daily chakatΔ (a type of herbal paste) and […]
The article describes the application of Phuluri Tela (floral oil) to the deities in the Sri Jagannath Temple during the Anasara Panchami. “Idam Gopyataram Vishnoh Kathayami Samasatah |Yatoh Niladrisimhasya Bhaktosi Nripasattama ||” During Anasara, Lord Jagannath undergoes treatment which requires “Phuluri Tela” and “Dashamula Modaka”. Today, this Phuluri Tela will be applied to the deities. […]
Patti Dian Sri Ananta Narayana at Srimandir || π During the Anasara or Anavasara period (the period of seclusion after the Snana Yatra), Sri Ananta Narayana is worshipped as the representative deity (Patti Dian) on behalf of Sri Jagannath in the sanctum sanctorum. π His body is dark blue in color. π He is four-armed […]
The Vision of Patitapavana (Lord Jagannath).#Sin_of_the_MindOne day Arjuna asked Lord Krishna: “O Madhava, some people commit great sins, yet they never seem to suffer the consequences of their sins. Why is this so?” Then Krishna said: “O Arjuna, listen to a story carefully.” There was an incident one day when a righteous king had organized […]
Why do Mahabahu give darshan in Gajanana Besha on Snana Purnima? What is the legend?Lord Shri Jagannath is bathed with 35 pots of fragrant water, Lord Balabhadra with 33 pots, Goddess Subhadra with 22 pots, and Chakraraj Lord Shri Sudarshan with 18 pots of fragrant water, and on this day, the Lord gives darshan to […]
Once, Tulsi Das Maharaj was told by someone that Lord Jagannath himself bestows darshan (sight). Hearing this, Tulsi Das Maharaj was greatly pleased and set out for Shree Jagannath Puri to have darshan of his Ishta Dev (chosen deity). After many months of arduous and tiring journey, when he arrived at Jagannath Puri, he entered […]
|| There, a white Rama, four-armed Vishnu, is created. |||| A conch, a chakra, a plow, and a mace are also fashioned. |||| They are adorned with beautiful jewels, and are beautifully decorated. || A beautiful painting of Rama, the white-complexioned Vishnu, and Krishna is made with a conch shell, a chakra, a plow, and […]
Time is almost midnight, and Lakshmi Saantani is sitting on the hill of the Lakshmi Temple, patiently watching the Neel Chakra.Β Suddenly, she hears the sound of tiny footsteps. Startled, she looks up. Who would be coming to the main temple at such a late hour? The Goddess Bedhakaali has gone to sleep, and she doesn’t […]
The period of Anavasara (when the deities are considered to be resting) begins the day after the sacred Snana Yatra (bathing festival) and continues until the day before the Navjauvan Darshan (youthful appearance). During this time, strict rules of Anavasara are followed in the Shree Mandir. Let’s learn about these rules. No one should speak […]
