Rohini Kund

In the Panchatirthas of Srikshetra, lies the sacred Rohini Kund. It is situated near the Bimala Temple within the ramparts of the Sri Mandir.

Passing by the Singh Dwar, after seeing the Patihita Pavans, it continues towards the left and offers darshan of Sri Satyanarayan, Bota Ganesh, Bota Mangala, and all the Mahadeva, finally residing near the Muktimandapa, where Sri Nrisimha is poised. Devotees, after seeing Him, proceed towards the temple of Kshetraswarini Maa Bimala. The sacred Rohini Kund is located between the Jalakrida Mandapa (water play pavilion) and the Bimala Temple.

According to the Skanda Purana, Bhushan Kaka, cursed by Lomesh Rishi, came to Srikshetra knowing that his death was near. He wished to take a bath in the Rohini Kund after seeing Jagannath. While sitting on a branch of a Kalpabutra tree, he died and fell into the Rohini Kund, transforming into a Chaturvuj Kaka (four-armed crow). Since that day, this Chaturvuj Kaka is worshipped as Bota Narayan here.

There is another kund associated with Rohini Kund, which is called Navhi Chakra. It appears like a Nilachakra (blue wheel). The murti (image) of the Chaturvuj Kaka is also situated there. According to local lore, when Ghal Madhav declared that the Sri Mandir was complete, Brahma, witnessing this crow and the chakra, took a stand in favor of King Indradiumna, thus resolving the dispute.

It is said that Ghal Madhav also resides here and prays to Jagannath.

This kund was not initially so small. Its original location was in Neelagiri Parvat. Rohini Kund was also absorbed along with Neelmadhav. This kund was constructed here during the construction of the Sri Mandir. Within the Sri Mandir, the Padapadma (foot-lotus) of Rishi Markandeya is also worshipped in this kund.

The Rohini Kund, made of Kala Muguni stone, is circumambulated after seeing the Chaturvuj Kaka and Navhi Chakra. According to scripture, bathing in the waters of Rohini Kund is equivalent to bathing in the Tirthapushkarini.

Journey to the heart of the Jagannath Temple with this unique piece inspired by the sacred Rohini Kund. More than just a water tank, this holy site holds the incredible legend of Bhushan Kaka, a crow who attained a four-armed divine form (Chaturvuj) and is worshipped today as Bota Narayan.