Struggles of Jagannath Temple. The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in India and a powerful symbol of cultural identity. Dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the temple attracts millions of devotees every year, especially during the famous...
Attacks on Jagannath Temple. The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is one of the holiest shrines in India, attracting millions of devotees every year. Built in the 12th century by King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva of the Ganga dynasty, it is not just a religious...
The Garbhadharana of Lord Jagannath. Every year, the holy city of Puri glows with lights, music, and devotion during Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna. Among the many special traditions at the Jagannath Temple, one of the most unique is Garbhadharana – the symbolic...
The Secret of Snana Yatra. In the sacred coastal town of Puri, where the sound of temple bells mingles with the roar of the Bay of Bengal, there lives a Lord unlike any other—Lord Jagannath, the compassionate master of the universe. Unlike distant...
The Dust of Bada Danda. Puri Bada Danda — the Grand Avenue of the Gods.
This wide road, stretching roughly three kilometers between Sri Mandir (Jagannath Temple) and the Gundicha Temple, is not merely stone and soil. It...
The Role of the Daitapati, in the ancient town of Puri, where the sacred chants never cease and the sea breeze carries centuries of devotion, lies the majestic Jagannath Temple—a marvel of divine architecture and timeless rituals. Among the thousands of servitors who...
The Secret of Nilachakra, high above the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, glinting in the sunlight and enduring storms from the Bay of Bengal, rests a mysterious and sacred artifact—the Nilachakra. At first glance, it’s just a metal wheel. But behind its silent stillness...
Rath Yatra Chariot. In the sacred town of Puri, where time bows before tradition and devotion breathes through every ritual, there unfolds a divine engineering marvel each year—the construction of the three mighty chariots for Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra.
Despite being used for...
The Mahaprasad of Jagannath—the sacred food offered at the Puri temple—is no ordinary meal. Cooked in huge quantities and left in the open for hours, it never turns stale, never smells, and never loses taste. In the...