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|| Pandu Nrusingha ||

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05
Dec

“Om Tababhuta Rupam Drustva Bhaye Kampe Sunashiram.Bhayamcha Devatam Sarve Narasimha Namostute.” (Salutations to Lord Narasimha; seeing Your terrifying form makes Indra tremble in fear, and all the deities are struck with awe.) On the occasion of Margashira Purnima or Pandu Purnima, the “Chari Ashrama Bije” (procession to the four hermitages) festival of Pandu Nrusingha takes place. Today, after the completion […]

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|| Ghoda Adhibasa in Srimandir ||

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25
Nov

Today, on the occasion of Margasira Sukla Panchami (the 5th day of the bright fortnight of the month of Margasira), the ‘Ghoda Adhibasa’ (Sanctification of Winter Garments) ritual of Mahaprabhu is being observed. Today, after the completion of Mahaprabhu’s Badasinghara Bhoga (the late-night food offering), the Puja Pandas will perform the Adhibasa (consecration/sanctification) of the winter garments (Ghoda) for the Deities inside the Bhoga Mandapa. […]

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|| Deba Dipabali ||

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25
Nov

The Formless Supreme Brahman (Paramabrahma) is the foundation of all creation. He is beyond the elements of Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheswara. He manages the creation through the three Gunas: Sattva, Raja, and Tama. He assumes various forms for the protection of creation. Sometimes He is born from a womb, and other times He manifests without […]

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Paita Lagi: Secret Ritual at Srimandir Today

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17
Nov

Paita Lagi. a Special Ritual at Srimandir Today, Monday, November 17, 2025, on the auspicious occasion of Margashira-Krushna Trayodashi, the ‘Paita Lagi’ ritual of the deities will be performed at the Srimandir. \n\nDue to this ritual, public darshan will be suspended from approximately 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, after the completion of the second Bhogamandap […]

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|| Kanji Aonla Osha ||

Posted on by Ganesh
14
Nov

Today is Kanji Aonla Osha. This Osha (a ritualistic fast) is observed on the ninth day of the dark fortnight (Krushnapaksha Nabami) in the month of Margashira. The significance of this Osha is that it is performed by mothers for the well-being of their children, and by childless women with the desire to be blessed […]

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Jamalagi Besha Ritual in Srimandir :

Posted on by Ganesh
14
Nov

The Lord’s ‘First Winter Attire’ As the first touch of winter is felt on the divine body (Shrianga) of Lord Jagannath and his siblings, the traditional Jamalagi Besha begins in the Srimandir. This ritual starts from the day after Prathamastami, which is the ninth day of the dark fortnight of Margashira (Margashira Krushna Nabami), and […]

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The Story Of Sri Jagannath and the Woodcutter:

Posted on by Ganesh
14
Nov

Near the holy Grand Road of Puri, lived a poor woodcutter with his wife. Every day he would go to the forest to collect wood, which he would then sell in the city to support his family. Despite the woodcutter’s hard work all day, it was difficult for him to have a full meal in […]

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ll 🌷ll Margashira Gurubar Manabasa Osha ll 🌷ll

Posted on by Ganesh
11
Nov

Kāntyā kāñcanasannibhāṁ himagiri prakhyai ścaturbhirgajai |Hastōt‌kṣipta hiraṇmayāmr̥ta ghaṭai rāsicyamānāṁśriyam ||Bibhrāṇāṁ baramab‌jayugmamabhayāṁ hastaiḥ kirīṭōjjvalāṁ |Kṣōmābaddha nitambabimba lalitāṁ bandē’rabindasthitām || Meaning: Her radiance is like that of pure gold, and four majestic, snow-white elephants, as tall as the Himalayas, continuously anoint her with pots of immortal nectar held in their trunks. In her four hands, she holds the […]

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Rajarajeshwara Besha or Suna Besha on Kartika Purnima

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11
Nov

Among the various festivals celebrated in the Shri Mandir throughout the year, the Suna Besha (Golden Attire) or Rajarajeshwara Besha (Kingly Attire) of Lord Jagannath is extremely beautiful and rare. This is the only besha (attire) in which the opulence of the Mahaprabhu is clearly manifested. The Suna Besha (also known as Raja Besha or Bada Tadhau […]

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Kartika Purnima

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11
Nov

Kartika Purnima is also known as Rasa Purnima. This festival is deeply intertwined with the customs, traditions, lifestyle, and religious sentiments of Odisha. The festival holds a special significance from the perspective of Utkala’s (ancient Odisha’s) history and its maritime trade in the pre-Christian era. Significance Shudramuni Sarala Das, the first poet of Odisha, described […]

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