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 […]

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. 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 […]

Lord Jagannath never succumbs to old age. He is youthful from birth. Every year, we experience this vision of youthfulness before the Rath Yatra (chariot festival). From Ashadha Krishna Chaturdashi to Ashadha Shukla Navami, the white Abhisheka (ritual bathing) and other adornments are performed on the Shree Anga (body) of the new idols. On the […]

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 […]

From the day after Devasnaan Purnima until Netrotsav, Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra remain afflicted with fever in the Jagannath Temple and do not grant darshan (auspicious sight) to devotees. This period is known as Anasar or Anavasara. According to tradition after the Snan Yatra (bathing ritual), the Anavasara Niti (custom) is observed. This renowned Parvana […]