The Banner Ceremony at the Shri Mandir Today

On Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi today, the Deiyatapati (priests) prepare the Senapata (banner) for Lord Jagannath. About the Senapata: “O King Indradyumna! You are embarking on a human-like journey. To protect your body, the Senapata is being prepared. With devotion, after a night watch, Lord’s sleep will be broken according to the prescribed rituals.” Explanation: […]

The Sixteen Names of Lord Jagannath

Om! One should think of Vishnu while taking medicine, and Janardana during a meal.Padmanabha while going to sleep, and Prajapati during marriage. The God Chakradhara in battle, and Trivikrama while traveling abroad.Narayana when leaving the body (at death), and Shridhara in the company of a beloved. Remember Govinda during a bad dream, and Madhusudana in […]

।। Champaka Dwadashi at Shrimandir ।।

Today, on Champaka Dwadashi (the 12th day of the bright fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha), the “Guali Shobhayatra” (a special procession) of the divine couple is organized at the Shrimandir by the servitors of the Chhatisha Nijog. The divine couple, Lord Madanmohan and Goddess Shreedevi, embark on a city tour (Nagar Parikrama) and accept […]

Entry of the Daitas into the Temple

Today, on the Tritiya of the bright fortnight, the Daitas (servants) have entered the temple to perform the secret services of Lord Jagannath. This process began before the Mangala Aarti, and the senior Daita Sevaks (servants) who are prepared are saying this. The Daitas, known as the protectors of Shrijiu (Lord Jagannath), have a tradition […]

The Procession of Lord Jagannath:

Malika baharile malikaninku dhari dia haribola….. On the twelfth day of the bright fortnight of the Vaishakha month, the Chhampaka Dwadashi ritual is observed in the temple premises. According to tradition, the day after the Rukmini marriage, the grand procession (Guali Utsava) of Lord Jagannath is organized. On this day, after the Dhup (noon) and […]

Rukmini Harana & Divine Marriage: An Ekadashi Celebration at Puri Srimandir

  “Jay jay jagannath surjyabansha samubhabah Rukminipati debesha seshachhatra sushobhitah aanjaneya priyah shantah ramarupi subanditah sarbantu mangalam khetre bhaktanam priyabadinam” On the Ekadashi (eleventh day) of the bright fortnight of Jyeshtha, the Rukmini Harana (abduction of Rukmini) and marriage festival rituals are observed at the Srimandir. On this day, during the morning ‘dhupa’ puja, Shri […]

Divine Rajendrabhishek: A Glimpse into Puri Srimandir’s Sacred Rituals

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

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 […]

Shree Mandir Administration Finalizes Ritual Schedule for Debasnana Purnima, Ratha Yatra, Bahuda, and Sunabesha…..

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 […]

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