Special Information:

The Mangalarpan Ritual at the Sri Mandir has increased. Now let’s learn about this custom.

।। Mangalarpan and Doorlagi & Pushpanjali Ritual on Janmashtami Purnima ।।

👉 Today, on the auspicious Janmashtami Purnima day, the Puja Pandas perform Mangalarpan at the abode of Jagannath, Mudirasta Balabhadra, and Patimahapatra Subhadra in the morning.

👉 The Garabadu (servants) hand over all the items for Mangalarpan to the devotees.

👉 After the Doorlagi and Pushpanjali (offering of flowers) by the lamps, the Pahanidi (procession carrying the deities) of the Sri Vigrahas begins. The Ganta (bell) will ring and the Chhatar (umbrella) will be held.

।। The Mangalarpan or Mangalaropana Ritual of the Sri Vigrahas ।।

।। Mangalaropana – The ritual performed with the desire for auspiciousness. The Mangalaropana work is performed using 10 materials like earth, Ganga soil, etc.

।। Doorlagi Ritual ।।

👉 During the Pahanidi, a Pat Door (cloth curtain) is tied across the thighs of Sri Jagannath and Sri Balabhadra. The devotees pull and pull this Pat Door to carry the Thakura (deities) in the Pahanidi.

On the sacred day of Janmashtami Purnima, the Sri Mandir comes alive with the Mangalarpan, a profound ritual seeking auspiciousness for the deities. See how the special ‘Pat Door’ is tied during the Doorlagi ceremony, preparing Sri Jagannath and Sri Balabhadra for their divine procession (Pahanidi). This is a moment of pure devotion and vibrant tradition.