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The article describes the application of Phuluri Tela (floral oil) to the deities in the Sri Jagannath Temple during the Anasara Panchami. “Idam Gopyataram Vishnoh Kathayami Samasatah |Yatoh Niladrisimhasya Bhaktosi Nripasattama ||” During Anasara, Lord Jagannath undergoes treatment which requires “Phuluri Tela” and “Dashamula Modaka”. Today, this Phuluri Tela will be applied to the deities. […]

Patti Dian Sri Ananta Narayana at Srimandir || 👉 During the Anasara or Anavasara period (the period of seclusion after the Snana Yatra), Sri Ananta Narayana is worshipped as the representative deity (Patti Dian) on behalf of Sri Jagannath in the sanctum sanctorum. 👉 His body is dark blue in color. 👉 He is four-armed […]

Today at the Srimandir, the Rajendrabhishek rituals are being held. On the tenth day of the bright fortnight of Jyeshtha, the Rajendrabhishek rituals are observed. Today, after the evening ‘dhupa’ ritual, Shri Madanmohan will receive the ‘ajna mala’ (garland of permission) and will be seated on a cot placed near Bhog Bata Ganesh. Following this, […]

Shiva’s Wedding in Srikhetra Today is the auspicious Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha Panchami tithi (the fifth day of the bright fortnight of the Jyeshtha month). In Srikhetra, the wedding rituals of the Panchamahadeva (the five great Lords: Sri Yameshwara, Sri Lokanatha, Sri Markandeshwara, Sri Kapalamochana, and Sri Nilakantha) are performed with great pomp and grandeur. On […]

Puri: This year, on Ratha Yatra day, June 27, Mangala Alati will be performed at Shree Mandir at 6 AM. After the Ratha Pratishtha (chariot consecration) ritual by 9 AM, Pahandi (procession of deities) will commence at 9:30 AM. The Ratha Tana (chariot pulling) ritual will take place at 4 PM, as per the schedule fixed […]

  Snana Yatra The Snana Yatra (bathing festival) of Sri Jagannath is one of the twelve yatras (festivals). It is held on the day of Jyeshtha Purnima (full moon in the month of Jyeshtha). It is written in the Brahma Purana: “Masijyestha cha samprāptenakshatrechandradaivate | Paurṇimasyā yada snānamsarvakālamharedvijā”|| 3 (Meaning, the bathing (Snana) on Jyeshtha […]

Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings, Balabhadra and Subhadra, and Sudarshan, are revered as the Chaturdha Murti, the four divine forms, residing on the Ratna Bedi (the jeweled platform) of the Shri Jagannath Temple. While they are made of daru (neem wood), Shri Jagannath is often referred to as Daru Brahma. What is the significance of this term, and […]

  Celebrate Rath Yatra at Home with Justkalinga.com Want to experience the joy of Rath Yatra in your own home? It’s easier than you think! Here’s how: 1. Make a Sacred Space Find a quiet spot in your home. Decorate it with flowers, rangoli (colorful patterns), and anything that feels festive! Place pictures or small […]