Malika baharile malikaninku dhari dia haribola….. Procession on Chhampaka Dwadashi 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 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 […]
Rukmini Harana at Puri Srimandir is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi through the ceremonial journey of Shridevi and Shri Madanmohan, followed by the divine marriage rituals. “Jay jay jagannath surjyabansha samubhabah Rukminipati debesha seshachhatra sushobhitah aanjaneya priyah shantah ramarupi subanditah sarbantu mangalam khetre bhaktanam priyabadinam” Rukmini Harana at Puri Srimandir On the Ekadashi (eleventh day) […]
Today at the Srimandir, the Divine Rajendrabhishek rituals are being held. On the tenth day of the bright fortnight of Jyeshtha, the Rajendrabhishek rituals are observed. Today, after the evening ‘dhupa’ ritual, Shri Madanmohan will receive the ‘ajna mala’ (garland of permission) and will be seated on a cot placed near Bhog Bata Ganesh. Following […]
Shiva’s Wedding in Srikhetra Shiva’s Wedding in Srikhetra is observed on 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 […]
Puri: For Puri Ratha Yatra 2025 on 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). […]
