MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE, OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. The Kartika Masa (month) at the Jagannath Temple in Puri is a period of vibrant celebrations and unique rituals. In addition to the Radha-Damodar Besha, several other captivating Beshas (divine attires) adorn the deities, each with its own significance and story. Harihara […]
The Jagannath Temple in Puri continues to showcase the multifaceted nature of Lord Jagannath with the Pralambasura Badha Besha and Baman Besha, two unique attires that depict his triumph over evil and his divine transformations. Pralambasura Badha Besha: This Besha, observed on Bhadraba Krushna Dwadasi (the 12th day of the dark fortnight in Bhadraba), commemorates […]
Padma Besha, meaning “lotus attire,” is a unique and beautiful Besha adorned by Lord Jagannath at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. This Besha is performed on any Saturday or Wednesday between the new moon day of Magha (January-February) and Basanta Panchami.The Padma Besha is a visual spectacle, with the deities adorned with intricate lotus flower […]
MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE, OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. During the celebration of different festivals, the deities change their dresses and put on different categories of ceremonial costumes or dresses according to the nature of the festival. The Beshas are indeed, an important aspect of the festival, which draws large crowd. […]
MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE,OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. Chandana Besha : The word ‘Chandana’ means sandal wood, the sweet-scented paste of which is smeared on the divine body of the deities in the month of Baishakha and Jyeshtha, spreading over 42 days during Chandana Yatra beginning from Akshaya Trutiya Tithi (third […]
MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE, OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. At the Jagannath Temple in Puri, the deities are not only adorned with elaborate Beshas for special festivals but also undergo a daily change of attire. This daily ritual involves dressing Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra in different colored silken cloths called […]
The history of the Jagannath Temple in Puri is intertwined with periods of both peace and turmoil. During times of conflict, the safety and preservation of Lord Jagannath became paramount, leading to a fascinating practice known as “Patali,” the secret transfer of the deities to different locations for protection. One notable instance occurred in 1733 […]
CAN YOU GIVE ME A ONE BETEL? MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE, OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. This captivating legend from the Jagannath Temple in Puri reveals the transformative power of Lord Jagannath and the importance of humility in the face of the divine. A wealthy pilgrim, arrogant in his riches, arrived […]
Mahapravu Says “All Your Karmas are Mine. You just love me that much don’t concentrate in Sins(Papah) and Virtues( Punya).” MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE, OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. This lesser-known legend from the Jagannath Temple in Puri tells the story of Sadan, a butcher with unwavering devotion to Lord Jagannath. […]
Mahapravu & Rasikananda MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE, OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. Mahapravu Shree Jagannath always understands the devotion of His devotees. He waited for the arrival of Muslim devotee Salabeg and Bhakta Balia Balaram Das to move in his car from Lion Gate of Sri Mandir to go to Sri […]