One of the five major sects within Hinduism is the Saura cult which revolves around the worship of Sun God. However, Sun worship in Ancient India had a connection with Iran. According to Bhavisya Purana, it was Magi sun…
Maa Tarini Temple in Ghata Gaon has a Prasad Sevan House finally
A new Prasad Sevan house with all modern amenities was inaugurated at the Ghatagaon Tarini temple in Odisha’s Keonjhar district by Rural Development Minister Badri Narayan Patra on the occasion of New Year. It has been constructed by Essel Mining &…
Puri Police Joins Facebook for interaction before Jagannath Nabakalebar
Puri Police on Tuesday launched a Facebook page for the benefit of the pilgrims and tourists who will visit the Pilgrim Town during Nabakalebara next year. The page contains telephone numbers of police control room and e-mail address of senior…
The Legend Behind Mahaprasad and Nirmalya of Jagannath Temple Puri
Everybody knows that when the ‘Prasad’, cooked in the temple of Lord Jagannath is offered to Goddess Bimala it becomes ‘Mahaprasad’. What is the eagerness of devotees of Lord Jagannath to get this Mahaprasad waiting hours long to get it in the temple…
Mukteswar Temples a gem among Odishan Temples in Bhubaneswar
Mukteswara Temple in Bhubaneswar is called the gem of Odishan temples mainly due to its elegant style and sculptures. It was built in the 9th century AD and considered as a bridge between the earlier and later group of temples.…
11th Century Remains of a temple found near Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar
The Archaeological Survey of India has found remnants of an ancient temple near Lingaraj temple here in the city. “The temple, belonging to the 11th and 12th century, was found on Sunday. It is built in pancharatha style,” said Arun…
LED Screens to be setup in Puri Sea Beach for Jagannath Nabakalebar
For the first time devotees will have the glimpse of World Famous Rath Jatra during Nabakalebar-2015 through LED large screen while enjoying the serene sea beach of Puri. Thanks to the initiative of India Tourism Development Corporation Limited (ITDC) to…
Konark Sun Temple is in top Ten monuments of India that earn most travellers
Konark Sun Temple is one of the the ten historical monuments which earn #India the most revenue in #tourism.. As airfares become cheaper and the world gets more adventurous, India’s tourism sector has been reaping the benefits. Revenues are expected to rise by 7.9%…
Gupteshwar: A Bird’s Eye-view, Hidden Tourism potential of Odisha
Far from the cacophony of urbanisation, one seeks solace in Mother Nature and the divine bliss of sacred places. One such place is Gupteshwar which is about 55 kms from the nearest town Jeypore in Odisha. While driving through serpentine…
Puri Jagannath Nabakalebar 2015
It is an ancient ritual associated with Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha, India (60kms from the city of #Bhubaneswar)when the Idols of LordJagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Sudarshan are replaced by a new set of Idols. A year which has two months (Adhika masa) of Ashadha as per the Hindu…