Of the multitude of art forms that the ancient town of Puri has nourished for centuries is Medha Nacha, a special dance form performed in almost all of the town’s festivities round the year. However, it occupies the most…
A beautiful blog on How is Deepavali or Diwali in Odisha different from rest of India – heard about Badabadua Daka?
Diwali is a unique celebration in Odisha. Here, the ‘Festival of Lights’ is not just limited to customary bursting of crackers and exchange of lip-smacking sweets, but also accompanied by Kali Puja and the ritualistic ceremony of ‘Badabadua Daka’. The…
Why The Kohinoor should be restored to its rightful place at Jagannath Temple Puri : A must read piece by Anil Dhir
Earlier, in April 2016, the Government of India had told the Supreme Court that the Kohinoor diamond was neither “forcibly taken nor stolen” by the British, but had instead been gifted to the East India Company by the successors of Maharaja…
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…
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…
Know more about the Rekha Panchami Ritual of Lord Jagannath in Puri Temple
“Bidyapatescha Kulajaatasthaa Biswabasu Priya Ete Gatwa Tu Debaanan Swarnarekhaadika Drutan” This means the descendants of Vidyapati and Biswabasu will go and adorn the faces of the deities with golden Rahurekhas of 3 fingers width. Rahurekha Lagi of the deities is…
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.…
Navispeer came up with an unique idea to prevent children from missing in the surging crowd at Ratha Jatra, Puri
These days our society is predominantly run by technology. Navispeer strives to one such technology company which can improve peoples lives. Their concern about the increasing missing cases of small kids due to the heavy congression of crowds on…
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…