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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 […]

Why do Mahabahu give darshan in Gajanana Besha on Snana Purnima? What is the legend?Lord Shri Jagannath is bathed with 35 pots of fragrant water, Lord Balabhadra with 33 pots, Goddess Subhadra with 22 pots, and Chakraraj Lord Shri Sudarshan with 18 pots of fragrant water, and on this day, the Lord gives darshan to […]

From the day after Devasnaan Purnima until Netrotsav, Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra remain afflicted with fever in the Jagannath Temple and do not grant darshan (auspicious sight) to devotees. This period is known as Anasar or Anavasara. According to tradition after the Snan Yatra (bathing ritual), the Anavasara Niti (custom) is observed. This renowned Parvana […]

Today is the auspicious Janmashtami Purnima day, or Snan Purnima, or the great Janmashtami bathing festival. Today, the Great Lord will take a bath on the pilgrimage. In the world, there are no such pilgrims whose journey is for bathing. They bathe every day, but instead of bathing, a mirror is kept in front of […]

The Mangalarpan Ritual at the Sri Mandir has increased. Now let’s learn about this custom. ।। Mangalarpan and Doorlagi & Pushpanjali Ritual on Janmashtami Purnima ।। 👉 Today, on the auspicious Janmashtami Purnima day, the Puja Pandas perform Mangalarpan at the abode of Jagannath, Mudirasta Balabhadra, and Patimahapatra Subhadra in the morning. 👉 The Garabadu (servants) hand over […]

👉 After the priests achieve victory in the bathing ritual, they proceed to the golden pool (Suna Kua) in front of Maa Sheetala Devi, who is facing the north door of the temple of Mudirasta, Kalahiya, and Suna Gosain, after placing lamps (Diyans) at the bathing platform. 👉 Devotee servants meticulously clean and brighten the […]

On Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi today, the Deiyatapati (priests) prepare the Senapata (banner) for Lord Jagannath. About the Senapata: “O King Indradyumna! You are embarking on a human-like journey. To protect your body, the Senapata is being prepared. With devotion, after a night watch, Lord’s sleep will be broken according to the prescribed rituals.” Explanation: […]

Om! One should think of Vishnu while taking medicine, and Janardana during a meal.Padmanabha while going to sleep, and Prajapati during marriage. The God Chakradhara in battle, and Trivikrama while traveling abroad.Narayana when leaving the body (at death), and Shridhara in the company of a beloved. Remember Govinda during a bad dream, and Madhusudana in […]