All about ‘Mukti Mandap’ of Sri Mandir
The Mukti mandap is the highest Pundit’s body in Sri Jagannatha temple, Puri. Learned Brahmins from the 18 sashana villages (previously 16) around Puri have their permanent seats on the Mukti mandap and the Shankaracharya of Puri Govardhana Pitha is the head of this august assembly of learned Brahmins.
Jhulan Yatra recalls the divine Romance in Puri Jagannatha Temple
Jhulan Mandap, as the name suggests it is the stage where the divine swing is hanged on a special occasion for Lord Madan Mohan, the representative idol of Sri Jagannatha. This Stage is known as Jhulana Mandap.
Puri Jagannatha Temple was plundered 18 times, Let’s know about the First attack
You may have read about the attack on Sri Somanath Mandir in history classes. In 1025 AD, Mohammed Ghori raided and attacked this temple 17 times in the western region of India. He destroyed...
How Old is Puri Jagannatha Temple
The antiquities of Puri Jagannatha Temple, are traced back to the Vedic period. Sri Sankaracharya had established the Govardhana Pitha during 8th century.
What happens on The Akshay Tritiya in Sri Jagannatha Temple?
The third lunar day of the bright half of the Vaishakha month is known as Akshay Tritiya. In Sanskrit the word “Akshaya” means imperishable or inexhaustible. Therefore, Hindus consider this day as an auspicious...
10 important facts on Hanuman worship in Puri, you want to know
Hanuman worship in Puri temple and its nearby is very ancient. Moreover it is associated with very interesting folktales. It is believed that this Hanuman worship evolved after the followers of Sri Rama find...
Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri Launches Official YouTube Channel for Global Devotees
In a historic and spiritually significant move, the Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri has launched its official YouTube channel, aiming to deepen global engagement and provide authentic digital content for millions of devotees around...
Snana Yatra: When Sri Jagannatha Takes bath, the world comes Puri to witness
On this holy day, Sri Jagannatha emerges from the Rathna Singhasana with his brother Lord Balabhadra, sister Subhadra, and allies Lord Sudarshana, Sridevi, Bhudevi, and Madana Mohana to take a direct bath, called the holy Snana Yatra.
The Four gates of Sri Jagannatha Temple
Four Gates of Sri Jagannatha Temple act as 4 entrance points from 4 different directions and are named accordingly. you will find every gate is guarded by two masculine animals from each side. The...
Does Jagannath Temple Open on Sundays?
Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri opens for the visitors on every day as per schedule. Even the Sundays are considered as huge congregation days in the Jagannath temple. As this is a holiday,...
