The Ekadashi falling in the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Magha is celebrated as Bhishma Ekadashi. It is also known as Jaya Ekadashi or Bhaimi Ekadashi. It is said that the Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram (the thousand names of Lord Vishnu) was born on this very day. By fasting on this day, remembering Bhishma Pitamah, and chanting the Vishnu […]
Saraswati Puja honours the Goddess of knowledge and learning. ⚫❗⚫🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 “Eyes adorned with deep kohl,Neck graced by a string of pearls,Hands beautified by the Veena and the Book,I bow to Thee, Bhagavati Bharati (Saraswati).With a pure heart, Goddess Saraswati has arrived,With gem-studded earrings adorning Her ears.With a necklace of elephant-pearls around Her neck,O Mother Saraswati, […]
Padma Besha is the sacred lotus attire of Lord Jagannath, observed in the month of Magha with devotion and distinctive floral ornamentation. “For the sake of the beautiful saint, the Lotus Attire is Yours;The only attire that remains throughout the full night’s sleep.” Tonight, the divine Padma Besha of the Lords will be held at the Shri […]
Makara Sankranti in Jagannath tradition begins with sacred seasonal rituals and offerings. ⚫❗⚫“Byanjanannani dibyani pupanscha bibidhanapi |Chatuh sankhyadhikasiti prakaram bibidham bahum ||”— Bamadeba Samhita(Translation: Various divine cooked dishes and multiple types of cakes, numbering eighty-four varieties, are offered.) Among the twelve major festivals (Dwadasa Jatra) of Lord Shri Jagannath, the Uttarayana Jatra, celebrated on the Sankranti of […]
The Nabanka Besha, also known as the Phula Melana (Flower Confluence) ritual of Lord Jagannath, will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Nabanka Besha and the Phula Melana Ritual For the ‘Phula Melana’ on this auspicious day, the traditional gardeners (Malis) wear Baghamuha (tiger-face masks) and carry various floral ornaments such as Mala (garlands), Chula, and Kabara. Accompanied by the Bhitarasevaka (inner servitors) in a grand […]
The Gaja Uddharana Besha (The Elephant Rescue Costume) of Lord Jagannath is observed on the day of Magha Purnima (the full moon day of the Hindu month of Magha). This ritual commemorates the event when Lord Jagannath rescued an elephant from the clutches of a crocodile. Gaja Uddharana Besha: The Legend There is a legendary mythological story behind this […]
Today, the ‘Dudha Melana’ (Milk Confluence) ritual was observed at Shrimandir. While the ‘Chaula Melana’ (Rice Confluence) and ‘Phula Melana’ (Flower Confluence) rituals take place on the day before Makara Sankranti, the special ‘Dudha Melana’ ritual is held on the day before the end of the lunar month (Masanta). Dudha Melana Ritual According to the temple’s ‘Swatwalipi’ (Record of […]
Lord Purushottama, lovingly called Kalia, is the King of all holy lands.Lord Purushottama is the King of all Deities. Among all the pilgrimage sites, Purushottama Dhama (Puri) is the greatest. Among all the gods, Shri Jagannath, lovingly called Kalia, is the supreme. Since time immemorial, the Lord of the Universe, Shri Jagannath, has existed in […]
The Jala Adhibasa (consecration) ritual is performed today, on the Chaturdashi Tithi (14th lunar day), just a day before Pausha Purnima, following the completion of the Chandanalagi (sandalwood application) ritual. For this purpose, the Bhoga Mandapa (offering hall) is thoroughly washed and cleaned, and a canopy (Chandua) is hung. Ghee and water, brought from the Rosha Kupa (temple kitchen well) in new earthen pots, are kept […]
Today is the holy Bakula (Baula) Amavasya. In the tradition of tree worship, the festival dedicated to worshipping the mango tree is known as Baula or Bakula Lagi Amavasya. It is also called Baula Amavasya. The new moon day (Amavasya) of the Pausha month is famous as Bakula Amavasya. By this time, the severity of winter decreases, and mango blossoms […]
