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 […]
Today, on Champaka Dwadashi (the 12th day of the bright fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha), the “Guali Shobhayatra” (a special procession) of the divine couple is organized at the Shrimandir by the servitors of the Chhatisha Nijog. The divine couple, Lord Madanmohan and Goddess Shreedevi, embark on a city tour (Nagar Parikrama) and accept […]
Today, on the Tritiya of the bright fortnight, the Daitas (servants) have entered the temple to perform the secret services of Lord Jagannath. This process began before the Mangala Aarti, and the senior Daita Sevaks (servants) who are prepared are saying this. The Daitas, known as the protectors of Shrijiu (Lord Jagannath), have a tradition […]
Malika baharile malikaninku dhari dia haribola….. On the twelfth day of the bright fortnight of the Vaishakha month, the Chhampaka Dwadashi ritual is observed in the temple premises. According to tradition, the day after the Rukmini marriage, the grand procession (Guali Utsava) of Lord Jagannath is organized. On this day, after the Dhup (noon) and […]
The eleventh day of the bright fortnight of the Vaishakha month is known as Niljala Ekadashi. Out of the 24 Ekadashis in the year, Niljala Ekadashi is considered the most important. On this day, the practice of fasting without water is observed. This is believed to yield the benefits of all Ekadashis at once. Drinking […]
“Jay jay jagannath surjyabansha samubhabah Rukminipati debesha seshachhatra sushobhitah aanjaneya priyah shantah ramarupi subanditah sarbantu mangalam khetre bhaktanam priyabadinam” On the Ekadashi (eleventh day) of the bright fortnight of Jyeshtha, the Rukmini Harana (abduction of Rukmini) and marriage festival rituals are observed at the Srimandir. On this day, during the morning ‘dhupa’ puja, Shri […]
Today is Jala Krida Ekadashi of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the month of Jyeshtha. This day is also celebrated by its other name, “Apara Ekadashi.” This is because, by observing the vow (Brata) of this Ekadashi, the observer (Brati) easily crosses the vast ocean of worldly existence. All great sins […]
You are all aware that Lord Balabhadra’s (Badathakur’s) chariot is named Taladhwaja, but in Tulasi Kshetra, Lord Balabhadra’s chariot is named Brahma Taladhwaja. There is a special significance to this nomenclature. Since the idol (vigraha) of Shri Siddha Baladevajiu is made of Manisila (divine stone, also referred to as Brahma), Baladevajiu is known as Brahma […]
Today is “Mohini Ekadashi.” The Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the Baishakha month is celebrated as Mohini Ekadashi. Mohini Ekadashi is considered special among all Ekadashis. Because, according to Puranic legends, on this day, Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini to enable the gods (Devatas) to drink Amrita (nectar of immortality). […]
Om Nilambhoja Dalabhirama Nayanama Nilambara Alankrutam।Gourangim Sharadindu Sundaramukhim Vismrera Bimbadharam।।Karunyam Mrutavarshinim Harihara Brahmadhihi Vanditam।Dhyayet Sarva Janepa Sitartha Phaladam Ramapriya Janakim।।Dhyayet Mahadevi Sita Trilokya Pujitam।Tapta Hataka Varnabham Padma Yugma Karadvaye Sadratna Bhushana Spurad Divyadeha Shubhatmikam।।Nana Vastram Shashimukhim Padmakshim Muditantaram।Pashyanti Raghavam Punyam Shayya Shadguneshvarim।। On the auspicious occasion of Sita Navami, after the midday offering (Dwiprahara Dhupa), […]
