Kaivalya is a devotional name associated with the sacred food offering of Lord Jagannath in Puri and with the idea of spiritual liberation. The tradition described here follows the journey of the offering from the temple kitchen to Lord Jagannath, onward to Maa Bimala, and then to devotees at Ananda Bazaar. The article also explains […]
Jagannath Mahaprasad is one of the central food-offering traditions associated with Shreemandira in Puri. This article explains the devotional idea of Kaivalya, the offering made to Lord Jagannath and Maa Bimala, the use of earthen pots in temple cooking, and the distribution of sacred food at Ananda Bazaar. The tradition is also remembered for the […]
Mahalakshmi Puja is presented here through devotional worship, sacred mantras and the traditional offerings made to Maa Lakshmi. The article describes dhyana before worship, the respectful sequence of asana, padya, arghya, bathing, clothing, incense, lamp and naivedya, and the importance of remembering the Goddess through stuti and sacred names. It also connects these practices with […]
