Amarnath Yatra - A Journey of Faith
A visit to the Amarnath temple is a journey of faith. An ice Shivling is naturally formed inside the holy Amarnath cave, hence Baba Amarnath is also known as Baba Barfani.
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Who started the tradition of Kanwar Yatra?
It is believed in religious texts that Bhagwan Parashuram had started the Kanwar Yatra. That is why he is also called the first Kanwariya.
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What is the Niladri Bije ritual of Bhagwan Jagannath?
Neeladri Bije marks the end of the annual Rath Yatra festival and the return of Bhagwan Jagannath to the sanctum or else you can tell a sweet story between Bhagwan Jagannath and his beloved wife Maa Mahalakshmi.
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Puri Jagannath Gundichha Rani and the Nakachana Katha
There are two gates in front of the Srigundicha temple wall. One is 'Singhadwar' and the other is 'Nakachana Dwar'. On the day of 'Srigundichayatra', three chariots go from the Singhadwar of the temple and proceed to the Singhadwar of Gundicha temple.
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The festival Gokulashtami, known as Krishna Janmashtami, celebrates Krishna's birth and Dahi Handi celebration.
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Tahiya the crown of Bhagwan Jagannath in Rathyatra
During Rath Yatra, Bhagwan wears Tahiya during Pahandi Bije. Tahiya is the only ornament worn by the Bhagwan during the Rath Yatra rituals.
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What is the story behind Bhagwan Jagannath being in the form of Neela Madhav?
The story of Lord Jagannath as Neela Madhava (or Nila Madhava) is a deeply spiritual and symbolic story rooted in ancient Hindu traditions, especially those of Odisha.
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Three Chariots of Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra
Rath Yatra is the annual chariot festival of Bhagwan Jagannath, Baladev and Subhadra. They travel on three different Raths and lakhs of people gather to pull the Raths.
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The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is famous for its Lakshadeepam festival - a breathtaking celebration in which one lakh (100,000) oil lamps are lit across the temple premises.
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Why is Jagannath Temple Prasad called Mahaprasad?
The Mahaprasad, which has been found in the Jagannath temple for centuries, is made by around 600-700 cooks, which is distributed among about 50 thousand devotees.
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Different Beshas of Bhagwan Jagannath?
Besh is a Sanskrit word, which means dress, costume or outfit. Every day from 'Mangala Alati' to 'Ratri Pahud', the 'Ratnavedi' of Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri is decorated with cotton and silk cloths, gold ornaments studded with precious stones, a variety of flowers and other leaves and herbs to deities goes. Like Tulsi, Dayan, Marua etc. Sandalwood paste, camphor and sometimes precious musk have been used in daily and periodic rituals.
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Anasar Rituals of Bhagwan Jagannath
The Anasara ritual of Bhagwan Jagannath is a significant observance in the Jagannath Temple at Puri, Odisha, and forms an integral part of the Ratha Yatra (Chariot Festival) cycle.
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Vaishakh month is the second month in the traditional Hindu calendar. This month coincides with April and May in the Gregorian calendar.
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Chaitra maas, the first month of the Hindu calendar, which marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. Being the first month of the Hindu year, Chaitra has great importance.
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Phalguna month is the last of the Hindu Panchang, followed by the Hindu New Year's beginning.
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