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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The eleventh day of the bright fortnight of the Vaishakha month is known as Niljala Ekadashi. Out of the 24 Ekadashis in the year, Niljala Ekadashi is considered the most important. On this day, the practice of fasting without water is observed. This is believed to yield the benefits of all Ekadashis at once. Drinking […]
“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 […]
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 […]