Colonial India and Lord Jagannath. The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, has always been more than a place of worship. It is a symbol of faith, cultural identity, and resilience. During the period of British colonial rule in India, the temple and its grand traditions—especially the world-famous Rath...
The Mughal Era and Lord Jagannath. The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is not just a sacred shrine—it is a living symbol of faith, culture, and resilience. Built in the 12th century by King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva, this temple has seen many rulers, empires, and changing times. Among...
The Ganga Dynasty and Lord Jagannath. The history of Odisha shines with the glory of the Ganga Dynasty and their deep devotion to Lord Jagannath of Puri. Their reign between the 11th and 15th centuries CE is remembered as the
Read More
Read More
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...
Jagannath Rath Yatra Chariot Halt Mystery. On the grand stretch of Bada Danda — the 3 km ceremonial road from the Jagannath Temple to Gundicha Mandir — the Rath Yatra unfolds like a scene from another world.
Three towering wooden chariots, each...
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 22 Stairs of Jagannath Temple. In the holy town of Puri, nestled along the eastern coast of India, stands the magnificent Jagannath Temple, one of the Char Dhams and a spiritual beacon for millions. Amidst...