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In the ‘Sri Jagannathashtakam’ composed by Sri Shankaracharya, the Ratha Jatra (Chariot Festival) is described as follows: Ratharudho gachhan pathimilita bhudevapatalaihStuti pradurbhavam pratipadamupakarnya sadayahDayasindhurbandhuh sakalajagatam sindhu sutayaJagannathah swami nayana patha gami bhavatu me {5} Meaning: He who, while proceeding on His chariot, becomes filled with compassion upon hearing the hymns of praise offered at every step […]

“Salutations to Narayana, and to Nara, the best of men,to the Goddess Saraswati, and to Vyasa.Thereafter, one should recite the ‘Jaya’ (the epic of victory).” Based on texts like the Padma Purana, Vishnudharmottara Purana, and Rupamandana, the twenty-four forms of Sri Vishnu are depicted according to the arrangement of the Shankha (conch), Chakra (discus), Gada […]

👉 Today, on the auspicious occasion of Anasara Dwadashi, the traditional ritual of Rajaprasad Bije (a procession to the Royal Palace) is being observed. 👉 On the sacred Snana Purnima, the Deities (Shrijiu) were bathed with 108 pots of water. Through this divine play (lila), they fell ill with a fever and were moved from the Snana […]

As Sri Chaitanya was bowing to Sri Gopinath, the deity’s flower-crest fell onto his head, which sent him into a state of spiritual ecstasy. Overwhelmed with emotion, he and his disciples began to dance in joy. His eagerness to see Lord Jagannath grew intense. He was accompanied by his four disciples. As they drew very […]

Maharaja Indradyumna wondered, “Where will I find a witness?” As he was contemplating this, his eyes fell upon the immortal crow, Bhushandakaka, who was sitting on the nearby Kalpabata (the eternal banyan tree). Immediately, he told Brahma, “This crow is my witness.” “Indradyumna said, ‘I have a witness.It is the crow sitting on the Kalpabata […]

In the Panchatirthas of Srikshetra, lies the sacred Rohini Kund. It is situated near the Bimala Temple within the ramparts of the Sri Mandir. Passing by the Singh Dwar, after seeing the Patihita Pavans, it continues towards the left and offers darshan of Sri Satyanarayan, Bota Ganesh, Bota Mangala, and all the Mahadeva, finally residing […]

From the south, came the devotee Alarbinda. Upon arriving in Puri, he stood before the Chaturdhamurti (four-dimensional form) of the Lord in Ansar. Not having seen the Lord, he became distraught and, without any thought for his life, decided to jump into the sea and end his life. Seeing the devotee’s such determination, the Lord […]

 👉 Today, on the holy Ekadashi, the tradition at Sri Mandir is followed to apply full-body sandalwood paste on Sriji’s body and to offer Dashamool Modak, according to custom. 👉 Sriji is undergoing a process of healing during the Purnima occasion by taking 108 rounds of water bath. Through this Lila (divine play), He is […]

This is written by Abhimanyu Samantsinha, the author of ‘Bidagdha Cintamani,’ in praise of Sri Krishna. “O Lord, servant of Shesha and others,You are the sole servant,The fulfiller of desires,The compassionate absorber of feelings.” That is to say, Sri Krishna, served by all the deities like Lord Shesha, fulfills the desires of devotees. Therefore, his […]

After Snana Purnima (bathing full moon), Lord Mahaprabhu fell ill with fever and is resting on anonsara (a bed made of pith). Various secret services are being carried out to heal Lord Mahaprabhu. According to Neeladri Mahodaya Shastra, devoted servants are managing Lord Mahaprabhu’s secret arrangements, including daily chakatā (a type of herbal paste) and […]