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) […]
Garuda Statue at different places of Jagannath Puri
Garuda is the mount of Lord Jagannath ( Narayan ), Chirada, Gaganeshvara, Kamayusha, Kashyapi, Khageshvara, Nagantaka, Sitanana, Sudhahara, Suparna, Tarkshya, Vainateya, Vishnuratha are names used in different Purana. In Hinduism […]
Sri jagannath: the pastimes of the lord of the universe
Read the history of appearance of Lord Jagannath, glories of Orissa , Purusottam Ksetra Mahatmya, different names of Jagannath Puri, story of Jagannath Maha Prasada and fourteen wonderful pastimes to […]
Chapa Rituals ( Chandan Jatra ), boats are preparing
The Chapa rituals of Lord Jagannath is going to be commenced from Akshya Trutiya ( 24/4/2012 ) . The boats are being prepared for the purpose.
Papanasini Ekadashi
Papanasini Ekadashi is observed mainly in Odisha, it is also called Amalaki Ekadashi. This holy day happen when Pushya Nakshatra overlapping from the Ekadashi day to the next day. The […]