👉 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 […]
Cintamani Krishna is praised by Abhimanyu Samantsinha, the author of ‘Bidagdha Cintamani,’ in this devotional account of Sri Krishna. “O Lord, servant of Shesha and others,You are the sole servant,The fulfiller of desires,The compassionate absorber of feelings.” Cintamani Krishna: The Wish-Fulfilling Form That is to say, Sri Krishna, served by all the deities like Lord […]
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.” Patitapavana: The King’s Feast and the Question of Guilt There was an […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ananta Vasudeva is described in the sacred passage below: || 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. || Ananta Vasudeva During Anavasara A beautiful painting of Rama, the white-complexioned Vishnu, […]
The Anavasara mystery begins close to midnight, as Lakshmi Saantani sits 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 […]
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. Anavasara Rules in Shree […]
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 […]
