Jai Shri Jagannath Mahaprabhu. 🙏🙏 In view of the extensive preparations and numerous rituals for the holy Bahuda Jatra (the Return Car Festival) of Mahaprabhu, public entry at the Simhadwara (Lion’s Gate) of the Shri Gundicha Temple will be closed from 6:00 PM onwards on Friday, 04.07.2025, the day of “Sandhya Darshan” (Evening Darshan). After […]
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 ||” Phuluri Tela During Anasara Panchami During Anasara, Lord Jagannath undergoes treatment which requires “Phuluri Tela” and “Dashamula Modaka”. Today, this Phuluri Tela will […]
Ananta Narayana as Patti Dian 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 and […]
Today at the Srimandir, the Divine 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 […]
Shiva’s Wedding in Srikhetra Shiva’s Wedding in Srikhetra is observed on 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 […]
Puri: For Puri Ratha Yatra 2025 on 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 […]
The Divine Feast: Experiencing Ananda Bazar of Puri Jagannath Temple. The Jagannath Temple in Puri pulsates with a divine energy, drawing millions of devotees who yearn for a glimpse of the Lord. Among its many soul-stirring rituals, the ‘Ananda Bazar’ stands out as a truly unique and awe-inspiring experience. Imagine a divine feast, lovingly prepared […]
The Divine Plan Unfolds: Neelamadhava’s Mystery (Ch. 9) Chapter 9 of “Sri Jagannath Puran” explores Neelamadhava’s Mystery, a pivotal turning point in the narrative: the mysterious disappearance of Neelamadhava, the original deity worshipped by King Indradyumna. As a historian intrigued by the interplay of faith and the unknown, this chapter offers a fascinating lens through […]
