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 👉 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 […]

The Vision of Patitapavana (Lord Jagannath).#Sin_of_the_MindOne day Arjuna asked Lord Krishna: “O Madhava, some people commit great sins, yet they never seem to suffer the consequences of their sins. Why is this so?” Then Krishna said: “O Arjuna, listen to a story carefully.” There was an incident one day when a righteous king had organized […]

Once, Tulsi Das Maharaj was told by someone that Lord Jagannath himself bestows darshan (sight). Hearing this, Tulsi Das Maharaj was greatly pleased and set out for Shree Jagannath Puri to have darshan of his Ishta Dev (chosen deity). After many months of arduous and tiring journey, when he arrived at Jagannath Puri, he entered […]

|| There, a white Rama, four-armed Vishnu, is created. |||| A conch, a chakra, a plow, and a mace are also fashioned. |||| They are adorned with beautiful jewels, and are beautifully decorated. || A beautiful painting of Rama, the white-complexioned Vishnu, and Krishna is made with a conch shell, a chakra, a plow, and […]

Time is almost midnight, and Lakshmi Saantani is sitting on the hill of the Lakshmi Temple, patiently watching the Neel Chakra. Suddenly, she hears the sound of tiny footsteps. Startled, she looks up. Who would be coming to the main temple at such a late hour? The Goddess Bedhakaali has gone to sleep, and she doesn’t […]

The period of Anavasara (when the deities are considered to be resting) begins the day after the sacred Snana Yatra (bathing festival) and continues until the day before the Navjauvan Darshan (youthful appearance). During this time, strict rules of Anavasara are followed in the Shree Mandir. Let’s learn about these rules. No one should speak […]

Lord Jagannath never succumbs to old age. He is youthful from birth. Every year, we experience this vision of youthfulness before the Rath Yatra (chariot festival). From Ashadha Krishna Chaturdashi to Ashadha Shukla Navami, the white Abhisheka (ritual bathing) and other adornments are performed on the Shree Anga (body) of the new idols. On the […]