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Lakshmi Nrusingha Besha

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11
Nov

Today, on the auspicious occasion of Kartika Shukla Chaturdashi in the holy month of Kartika, the Chaturdhamurti (the four divine images) will be adorned in the Lakshmi Nrusingha Besha upon the Ratna Singhasana (bejeweled throne). This adornment takes place after the deities’ ‘Abakasha Niti’ (morning ritual). For Lord Jagannath and Lord Balabhadra, two decorative stalks […]

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Bada Osha

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11
Nov

Nagendraharaya TrilochanayaBhasmangaragaya MahesvarayaNityaya Suddhaya DigambarayaTasmai “Ma” karaya Namah Shivaya (Meaning: Salutations to Shiva, who wears a serpent king as a garland, the three-eyed one, whose body is smeared with sacred ash, the great lord. To the eternal, the pure, the one who is sky-clad (Digambara), to that sacred syllable “Ma,” salutations to Shiva.) Bada Osha […]

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Witness Lord Sakshigopal: A Tale of Divine Love & Promise

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03
Nov

The Lord spoke in a voice as deep as the clouds, “O villagers! The words of the younger Brahmin are not untrue. Keeping me as a witness, the elder Brahmin had promised to give his daughter in marriage to him. You should all proceed with the wedding ceremony with joy and without a shred of […]

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|| The Ritual of Observing Panchaka ||

Posted on by Ganesh
03
Nov

The last five days of the Kartika month (from Kartika Shukla Ekadashi to Purnima) are observed as the holy Panchaka. It is also known as Maha Panchaka, Baka Panchaka, Bhishma Panchaka, or Vishnu Panchaka. Those who are unable to observe ‘Habishya’ (a restricted, pure vegetarian diet) for the entire month of Kartika, follow it during […]

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Adakia Besha: Jagannath’s Divine Trivikram Attire

Posted on by amitdebnath039
01
Nov

On the thirteenth day of the bright fortnight of the Kartika month, the Adakia Besha or Trivikram Besha of the deities is held in the Shree Mandir. This adornment begins in the morning after the completion of the ‘Abakasha’ ritual of the Shree Jius. The Pushpalaka servitors perform this decoration. In the Adakia Besha, ‘Chula’ […]

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The Rituals of Kumar Purnima in the Shri Mandir

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09
Oct

During the Sandhya Dhupa (evening food offering), two Agyamalas (garlands of consent) are offered to Mahaprabhu (Lord Jagannath). After the offering is complete and the ritual cleansing with water (Pani Padiba) is done, Shri Madanmohan is brought from the Dakhina Ghara (the southern chamber) to the Ratnasimhasana (the bejeweled throne). The Pujapanda (a category of priest) then gives the Agyamalas from Mahaprabhu’s divine form to Shri Madanmohan […]

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The Radha Damodara Besha or Rai Damodara Besha

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05
Oct

There are certain legends that have remained alive in the minds and beliefs of people for a long time. The various rituals, festivals, and adornments (besha) of Sri Sri Jagannath Mahaprabhu are always unique and not performed in any other temple. Despite many storms and upheavals, these traditions have survived. The strong faith and belief […]

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Papankusha Ekadashi: The Ekadashi of the Bright Fortnight

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04
Oct

In the Hindu religion, the Ekadashi tithi (the 11th lunar day) is extremely significant. An Ekadashi occurs in both the dark (Krishna Paksha) and bright (Shukla Paksha) fortnights of every month. On Ekadashi day, Lord Vishnu is worshipped, and a strict fast (vrat) is observed. While every Ekadashi has its own importance, each also has a different […]

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Dussehra and Ayudha Puja (Weapon Worship) in the Srimandir

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04
Oct

Today, after the completion of the Abakasha (morning ablution) ritual, sandalwood paste is applied to the three deities (Tini Bada). Following this, they are adorned with new clothes and specific ornaments, which constitutes their Rajabesha (Royal Attire). After the Gopalaballabha and Sakala Dhupa (morning food offerings) are concluded, the divine weapons, which are worshipped at the entrance of the Bhandara Ghara (temple treasury), undergo a Mahasnana (grand […]

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