Chandan Jatra , starting from Akshyaya Trutiya, lasts for twenty-one days and is held in the month of Baishakha at the height of the summer heat when Chandan (sandal paste) […]
Johi Rama Sohi Jagadisha – Ram Navami
Shree Jagannath was more established as Shree Ram by saint Tulasi Das. Like that of all religious scholars who visited the temple of Shree Jagannath at Puri, saint Tulasi Das […]
Gaja Udharana Besha
Gaja Udharana Besha is a profoundly significant tradition observed in the worship of the divine Deities, particularly in the sacred land of Jagannath Puri. According to the meticulous research conducted […]
Chandrabhaga Magha Saptami Buda: Honoring Lord Surya with a sacred bath
Magha Saptami Buda commemorates a sacred Hindu tradition of worship and ritualistic bathing at Chandrabhaga Sea near the Konark Sun Temple, signifying devotion to Lord Surya. In the annals of […]
The Divine Convergence: Tribeni Amavasya
In the sacred land of Odisha, nestled amidst the verdant beauty of Jajpur district, lies the ancient abode of divinity, the Maa Biraja temple. Here, on the auspicious day of […]
Samba Dasami Rituals – Worshiping of Surya Bhagwan festival
The Legend say , Samba was the son of Lord Krushna ( Krishna ), once affected by leprosy disease . Samba performed a severe penance of 12 years for Lord […]
Jagannath Temple & Makar Sakranti – Makar Bedha
Makar Sankrati festival celebrated around the country, depends on various climate, agricultural environment, cultural backgrounds and location. From this festival day, the days becoming longer and warmer and thus the […]
Nabanka Bedha Parikrama Story & Rituals
The beginning of Pausha Masa ( Dec – Jan ), Goddess Mahalaxmi is supposed to leave her consort Lord Jagannath on pleasant annual visit to ratnakar ( sea ) and […]
Lord Jagannath offer pinda – Deba Dipabali
The story you mentioned involves the three-day-long Deba Dipabali festival, during which Lord Jagannath is believed to offer pinda (obsequies) to various parental figures from different incarnations. The ritual symbolizes […]
Gupta Gundicha In Srikhetra – Durga Madhab worshiping
Gupta Gundicha i.e Secret car Festival of Lord Sri Jagannath, continue for nine consecutive days as like Rathyatra, In accordance with tradition & ritual of Sri mandir. This Gupta Gundicha […]
Pitru Paksha – Ancestral Worship in Hinduism
Pitru Paksha is a significant period in the Hindu calendar, lasting for 16 lunar days. Pitru Paksha, also known as Apara Paksha,. It involves paying homage to one’s ancestors through […]
Damnak Chaturdashi and the Divine Appearance of Maa Hingula: A Sacred Celebration
Damnak Chaturdashi is an auspicious day for the Hindu community that is celebrated on the 14th day of the waxing phase of the moon in the Chaitra month. This day […]