Pandal hopping is set to be a delightful experience this year too as puja committees have started work on constructing pandals based on unique themes and designs. Jharpada Durga Puja Samiti (JDPS) has decided to construct a replica of Albert…
Vamana Janma : Why Lord Vishnu incarnates as a Human (Vāmana)? And all about this Avatar.
The Vāmana Avatar is the first Avatar in which Lord Vishnu incarnated as a human. He is also the first incarnation of the Second Age or Treta Yuga. This is the fifth of the Dasavatar. Shrimad Bhagavata Purana describes that, Vishnu…
Khudurukuni Osha : Know more about rituals of this festival in Odisha in this blog by Srinibash Samal
Festivals bring with them loads of fun, merry-making and waves of nostalgia. Each of them pragmatic with an interesting story traced back to ancient times. One such festivity celebrated by Odias is Khudurukuni Osha also known as Bhalukuni Osha.…
Know more about Puri Jagannath temple rituals : Krushna Balarama Besha of Mahaprabhu by Prachites
The Krushna Balaram Besha is a very beautiful and attractive attire of the deities.On Bhadraba Krushna Trayodashi,after Madhyanna Dhupa,Shri Balabhadra is dressed as Balaram,Shri Jagannath as Krishna and Maa Subhadra as Yogamaya.The happy times of Krishna and Balaram with cattle…
Know more about Puri Jagannath temple rituals : Krushna Janmastami Rituals inside Shrimandir by Prachites
On Bhaadraba Krushna Ashtami, Today after completion of Sandhya Dhupa,Jaya Bijaya Dwara is closed.Sudha Suara Sevak cleans the area infront of the door of Bhandara Ghara.After that Pujapanda draws Mandala using five colours of Muruja.Sasthi Devi resides in the Mandala.After…
Jhulana Jatra : The Swing festival of Mahaprabhu Jagannath – a blog
Jhulana Jatra is celebrated from Shravan Shukla Dashami to Pratipada for 7 days in Sri Mandir. For this ritual, silver gina(a bowl shaped utensil) is brought from Bhandara Ghara, Ghatuari servitor provides Chandan and Bhandar Mekap servitor provides the alankaras.…
Kapilash – The Tale of Maha Shivratri : Don’t miss this awesome documentary by Digital Sketch Films and initiated by District administration of Dhenkal
Kapilash – Abode of God Shiva, is situated at a height of about 2239 feet from sea level. During Mahashivaratri more than 5 lakh people across the globe visit the shrine in order to offer their prayers at…
Shri Jagannath Nandighosa Ratha : Unique characteristics you should know a blog by Prachites Subham Das
NANDIGHOSA RATHA BELONGS TO MAHAPRABHU SHRI JAGANNATH Here is the detailed information about ” NANDIGHOSA RATHA” Other names-Garuda Dhwaja,Chakradhwaja, Kapidhwaja Owner of Chariot-Indra Creator of Chariot-Biswakarma No. Of wood pieces used in construction-831-742 Height-44 ft 3 inches(33 hands and 5…
Do you know about Historic Ratha Jatra at Raj-Ranpur (Nayagarh) since 1754 : Photostory by Taranisen Pattnaik
Historic Ratha Jatra at Raj-Ranpur (Nayagarh) since 1754 The three Rathas as visible from the Snana mandap of heritage Jagannath Temple at Raj-Ranpur (Nayagarh) The heritage Jagannath Temple at Raj-Ranpur (Nayagarh) was built by Raja Uddhav Singh Narendra, of…
Finally God’s own People : A documentary on Jagannath Nabakalebara narrated by Amitabh Bachhan
Enjoy this documentary film celebrating Nabakalebara ‘God’s Own People’. A film by Nila Madhab Panda and narrated by our very own veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan.