Tag: Jagannath

Puri: The ‘Adharapana’ ritual of Lord Jagannath and his siblings Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra will be performed today. As per the ritual, the deities will be offered ‘Pana’, a specially prepared drink, in pots on their respective chariots. Mahasuara servitors prepare the drink by using milk, banana, cheese, aromatic spices and water. The water […]

Puri: Lakhs of devotees thronged the pilgrim town of Puri today to witness the ‘Nabajoubana Darshan’, the first glimpse of of Lord Jagannath and siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra after their ‘fever’. After remaining ill for the last 15 days, the deities will give darshan to their devotees on Tuesday on the occasion of ‘Nabajoubana Darshan’, […]

Mumbai: Actor Rajeev Khandelwal is set to host a documentary titled “The Legend Of Jagannath“, which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Indian religious festival of Rath Yatra. The hour-long documentary, to be aired on National Geographic channel on July 4, will showcase the colour and ceremonies associated with Rath Yatra, a festival in Odisha […]

New Delhi: The Central government has identified 10 iconic places including Puri in Odisha for observing international standards of cleanliness under the Prime Minister’s flagship ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ with the help of the World Bank, officials said here on Thursday. The government said it is also in the process of drafting standard operating procedures (SOP) […]

Deba Snana Yatra, the grand bathing festival of Lord Jagannath is all set to be held tomorrow at Puri Srimandir. The event marks the prelude before the commencement of the annual Rath Yatra festivities in the holy town.

Temple authorities in Ganjam district have been directed to install CCTV cameras following the loot at the Jagannath temple at Goshaninuagaon on January 7, police said on Friday

When you think about the Indian conception of God, most Gods live either alone or with their consorts. Jagannath lives with his elder brother and sister in his huge home at Puri. Quite a departure from the usual norm; it doesn’t end there too. Not only does he have more members in this wonderful ‘divine’ […]

Puri: Fresh from their recuperation from fever after a special cure during the Anasara period, the Holy Trinity of Lord Balabhadra, Jagannath and Devi Subhadra will appear for the devotees for the first time after a fortnight today. The event marked as ‘Nabajouban Darshan’ is the most important and last phase preparations of the Lords […]

Puri: A day after the Suna Besha, Lord Balabhadra, Jagannath and Devi Subhadra will be offered a special drink called ‘Adhara Pana’ in a special ritual today evening. To ensure smooth conduct of the ritual, a committee has been set up by the Shri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). The committee includes servitors of Suara Mahasuara […]