Category Archives: All Besha Of Shri Jagannath Mahaprabhu

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 […]

CAN YOU GIVE ME A ONE BETEL? MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE, OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. This captivating legend from the Jagannath Temple in Puri reveals the transformative power of Lord Jagannath and the importance of humility in the face of the divine. A wealthy pilgrim, arrogant in his riches, arrived […]

Mahapravu & Rasikananda MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE, OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. This is the captivating story of Rasikananda, a devout follower of Lord Krishna, and his miraculous connection with Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath during the Rath Yatra (Car Festival) in Puri. Born as Rasika Murari in 1590 AD, he was deeply […]