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Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri Launches Official YouTube Channel for Global Devotees

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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 the world. The announcement was made by Chief Administrator Sri Arabinda Padhi on April 30, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, which marks the...

What happens on The Akshay Tritiya in Sri Jagannatha Temple?

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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 day and begin all works from this day considering that any work started on this auspicious day will result success. Typically, Akshay Tritiya day falls in...

Take Blessings of Lord PatitaPabana while watching Door Opening at Sri Jagannatha temple

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Sri Jagannatha temple in Puri opened to public today at 4.17 AM in the morning. Concerned servitor designated as Bhitarchha Mohapatra Opened the Lion's Gate and worshipped Lord Jagannatha as per the rituals. Then Patitapabana door opened and devottes started worshipping him. The Concerned Pujapanda Servitor served first "Alati" to the Shri Patita pabana. As per Sri Jagannatha...

10 important facts on Hanuman worship in Puri, you want to know

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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 their prime deity in Sri Jagannatha and started worshipping him as Lord Sri Ram. You might be knowing that the Sri Jagannatha Temple in Puri...

Smartphones are banned in Srimandir

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Puri, Dec 16: Not only for the visitors, smart phones are banned for all in puri Srimandir Puri. The officials, VIPs and even the Servitors have to deposit their smartphones in designated kiosks before entering to the Sri Jagannatha temple complex. The Sri Jagannath managing committee on Thursday has validated this timely decision of highest servitors body, chhatisha...

Puri Jagannatha Temple was plundered 18 times, Let’s know about the First attack

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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 the Jyotirlinga in addition to plundering the shrine. In contrast, the Puri Jagannatha temple was plundered. In its history, there have been 18 invasions and...

Snana Yatra: When Sri Jagannatha Takes bath, the world comes Puri to witness

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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

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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 Eastern gate is guarded by Two Lions (Singha) and named Singha dwara, The West is Guarded by Tigers and named Byaghra dwara, and the South...

Things you want to know: Ratna Singhasana

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Ratna Singhasana is the Holy Dais in the sanctum sanctorum of Sri Jagannatha temple in Puri, on which the deities are installed and being worshipped.

Where is Jagannath Temple Located?

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he temple of Sri Jagannath in Puri (Lat. 19° 18’ 17” N; Long. 85° 5T 39” E), is situated on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. It occupies a pivotal position in the religious map of India.