Monthly Archives: June 2025

Malika baharile malikaninku dhari dia haribola….. On the twelfth day of the bright fortnight of the Vaishakha month, the Chhampaka Dwadashi ritual is observed in the temple premises. According to tradition, the day after the Rukmini marriage, the grand procession (Guali Utsava) of Lord Jagannath is organized. On this day, after the Dhup (noon) and […]

The eleventh day of the bright fortnight of the Vaishakha month is known as Niljala Ekadashi. Out of the 24 Ekadashis in the year, Niljala Ekadashi is considered the most important. On this day, the practice of fasting without water is observed. This is believed to yield the benefits of all Ekadashis at once. Drinking […]

  “Jay jay jagannath surjyabansha samubhabah Rukminipati debesha seshachhatra sushobhitah aanjaneya priyah shantah ramarupi subanditah sarbantu mangalam khetre bhaktanam priyabadinam” On the Ekadashi (eleventh day) of the bright fortnight of Jyeshtha, the Rukmini Harana (abduction of Rukmini) and marriage festival rituals are observed at the Srimandir. On this day, during the morning ‘dhupa’ puja, Shri […]