MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE, OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. Prathamastami is a unique Odia festival that celebrates the firstborn child in the family. Observed on the 8th day of the bright fortnight of Margasira (November-December), it is a time for families to express their love and gratitude for the eldest child […]

MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE, OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. The Banabhoji Besha is a unique and playful attire adorned by Lord Jagannath at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. This Besha, performed on the 10th day of the dark fortnight of Bhadraba (August-September), depicts Lord Jagannath and his siblings dressed as cowherd […]

MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE, OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. The Kartika Masa (month) at the Jagannath Temple in Puri is a period of vibrant celebrations and unique rituals. In addition to the Radha-Damodar Besha, several other captivating Beshas (divine attires) adorn the deities, each with its own significance and story. Harihara […]

The Jagannath Temple in Puri continues to showcase the multifaceted nature of Lord Jagannath with the Pralambasura Badha Besha and Baman Besha, two unique attires that depict his triumph over evil and his divine transformations. Pralambasura Badha Besha: This Besha, observed on Bhadraba Krushna Dwadasi (the 12th day of the dark fortnight in Bhadraba), commemorates […]

Padma Besha, meaning “lotus attire,” is a unique and beautiful Besha adorned by Lord Jagannath at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. This Besha is performed on any Saturday or Wednesday between the new moon day of Magha (January-February) and Basanta Panchami.The Padma Besha is a visual spectacle, with the deities adorned with intricate lotus flower […]

MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE, OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. This piece delves into the fascinating tradition of Beshas, the ceremonial costumes and dresses adorned by the deities at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, particularly Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath. These Beshas are not merely decorative; they are an integral part of festivals, drawing […]

Chandana Besha: Description (approx. 400 words): Chandana Besha, a significant ritual in the Jagannath Temple of Puri, is a 42-day-long festival celebrated during the Hindu months of Baishakha and Jyestha (roughly April-June). The word “Chandana” refers to sandalwood, and this Besha involves anointing the deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra with fragrant sandalwood paste. This cooling […]

MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE, OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. At the Jagannath Temple in Puri, the deities are not only adorned with elaborate Beshas for special festivals but also undergo a daily change of attire. This daily ritual involves dressing Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra in different colored silken cloths called […]