“For the sake of the beautiful saint, the Lotus Attire is Yours;The only attire that remains throughout the full night’s sleep.” Tonight, the divine Padma Besha of the Lords will be held at the Shri Mandir. In this attire, the deities will perform the Badasinghara ritual and go to sleep (Pahuda). General devotees will be able to witness this […]
⚫❗⚫“Byanjanannani dibyani pupanscha bibidhanapi |Chatuh sankhyadhikasiti prakaram bibidham bahum ||”— Bamadeba Samhita(Translation: Various divine cooked dishes and multiple types of cakes, numbering eighty-four varieties, are offered.) Among the twelve major festivals (Dwadasa Jatra) of Lord Shri Jagannath, the Uttarayana Jatra, celebrated on the Sankranti of the month of Pausha, is known as Makara Sankranti. On this day, special […]
The Nabanka Besha, also known as the Phula Melana (Flower Confluence) ritual of Lord Jagannath, will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The Phula Melana Ritual:For the ‘Phula Melana’ on this auspicious day, the traditional gardeners (Malis) wear Baghamuha (tiger-face masks) and carry various floral ornaments such as Mala (garlands), Chula, and Kabara. Accompanied by the Bhitarasevaka (inner servitors) in a grand procession featuring bells (Ghanta), […]
The Gaja Uddharana Besha (The Elephant Rescue Costume) of Lord Jagannath is observed on the day of Magha Purnima (the full moon day of the Hindu month of Magha). This ritual commemorates the event when Lord Jagannath rescued an elephant from the clutches of a crocodile. There is a legendary mythological story behind this Besha. In his previous birth, […]
Today, the ‘Dudha Melana’ (Milk Confluence) ritual was observed at Shrimandir. While the ‘Chaula Melana’ (Rice Confluence) and ‘Phula Melana’ (Flower Confluence) rituals take place on the day before Makara Sankranti, the special ‘Dudha Melana’ ritual is held on the day before the end of the lunar month (Masanta). According to the temple’s ‘Swatwalipi’ (Record of Rights), during the […]
Lord Purushottama is the King of all holy lands.Lord Purushottama is the King of all Deities. Among all the pilgrimage sites, Purushottama Dhama (Puri) is the greatest. Among all the gods, Shri Jagannath is the supreme. Since time immemorial, the Lord of the Universe, Shri Jagannath, has existed in Shrikhetra in various forms as the […]
The Adhibasa (consecration) ritual is performed today, on the Chaturdashi Tithi (14th lunar day), just a day before Pausha Purnima, following the completion of the Chandanalagi (sandalwood application) ritual. For this purpose, the Bhoga Mandapa (offering hall) is thoroughly washed and cleaned, and a canopy (Chandua) is hung. Ghee and water, brought from the Rosha Kupa (temple kitchen well) in new earthen pots, are kept in […]
Today is the holy Bakula (Baula) Amavasya. In the tradition of tree worship, the festival dedicated to worshipping the mango tree is known as Baula or Bakula Lagi Amavasya. It is also called Baula Amavasya. The new moon day (Amavasya) of the Pausha month is famous as Bakula Amavasya. By this time, the severity of winter decreases, and mango blossoms […]
Abandoning all forms of luxury and comfort, the King is imprisoned inside a dark dungeon. Whips strike his back, followed by cane thrashings. Salt is rubbed into the open wounds on his body. Oh, the unbearable pain! He is no ordinary man; he is a King. What was his mistake? Why is a King imprisoned? […]
Dhanu Sankranti is another major festival for Odia people. It has been observed since time immemorial. The transition of the Sun into the Sagittarius zodiac (Dhanu Rashi) is called Dhanu Sankranti. The period from this Sankranti up to Makara Sankranti constitutes the time of intense winter. During this time, it is natural for people to become […]
