Bhadraba Masa Dashami onwards certain nitis (rituals) relating to Krushna leela like Banabhoji, Kolibika, Bakasura badha and Arghasura badha, Kaliyadalana, Dhenukamana and Pralambasura badha are celebrated for some days and […]
Janmastami – Om Krusnaya basudebaya Namoh Namah
Om Krusnaya basudebaya Debaki Nandnayacha, Nanda Gopa Kumaraya, Gobindaya Namo Namah Today is Janamstami , the birth of Lord Krisna also known as “Krishnashtami”,”Saatam Aatham” ,”Gokulashtami”, “Ashtami Rohini”, “Srikrishna Jayanti”, […]
Rekha Panchami – Gruhinam Rakhya Panchami
Rekha Panchami, also known as Raksha Panchami or Rakhya Panjami, the festival is dedicated to Batuk Bhairav – an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Rekha Panchami is observed on the fifth […]
Guru Purnima: Honoring the Path to Brightness and Living a Fulfilling Life on Earth
In the rich tapestry of Hindu traditions, Guru Purnima stands as a special day dedicated to expressing gratitude and reverence to the spiritual guides who illuminate the path to brightness […]
Chandan Jatra in ancient Odia poetic literature
Chandan Jatra is a significant festival in the cultural and religious fabric of Odisha, celebrated with great fervor at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. Spanning 42 days in the month […]
Sita Navami Brata
🌸 On the Auspicious Occasion of Sita Navami 🌸 Sita Navami is celebrated on the ninth day (Navami) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha. This sacred day […]
Sacred Niladri Mahodaya Ashtami Celebrated at Puri Jagannath Temple
Niladri Mahodaya Ashtami is a sacred observance in the Jagannath Temple, falling on Vaishakha Shukla Ashtami. It is known as one of the “Trayodasha Yatra” (independent festivals) of Srimandir. Niladri […]
The Lordship of Vaisakha Masa is Madhusudan
Vaisakha Masa, is the first month in a traditional Odia Callendar. It comes after Chaitra Odia Month. The month is named after Vishakha nakshatra – one among the 27 birth […]
Ghadi Pathuli Puja at Puri
On the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya, people across India celebrate new beginnings, believing that any work started on this day brings lasting success and prosperity. In Puri, this festival […]
Hanuman Jayanti and the Significance of Lord Hanuman in the Shri Jagannath Temple
Hanuman is a prominent figure in Hindu mythology and is worshipped by millions of devotees worldwide. He is considered to be the epitome of strength, devotion, and loyalty. Hanuman Jayanti, […]
Agni Utsav Purnima Agira Purnima Agijala Purnima
Agni Utsav Purnima, known locally as Agijala Purnima or Agira Purnima in Odisha, is a vibrant festival celebrated to bid farewell to winter and welcome the onset of spring. Rooted […]
Bakula Lagi Amabashya
Bakula Lagi Amabashya, also known as Bakula Amabashya or Baula Ambashya, is observed in Odisha during the months of December–January, which corresponds to the Odia month of Pousha. On this […]