Tag Archives: Jagannath

DARUBRAMHA

Daru otherwise means wood. Brahma is the mystic expression of the Lord. It is the cosmic cause and comic result of the universe. It means ever expanding and endless. Thus Daru Brahma or Daru Devta is the supreme power of … Continue reading

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SIGNIFICANCE OF BAISHI PAHACHA AT JAGANNATH TEMPLE, PURI

To see the Lord of Universe or Lord Jagannath, one has to climb the twenty two steps baisi pahacha in odia through lions gate (simha dwar). Many interpretations are there to symbolise these twenty two steps which are to be … Continue reading

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NEELA CHAKRA

The Neela Chakra or Blue Disc is the disc mounted on the top shikhar of the Jagannath Temple at Puri. As per custom, everyday a different flag is waved on the Neela Chakra. The flag hoisted on the Neela Chakra … Continue reading

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56 (CHHAPAN) BHOGA OF LORD JAGANNATH, PURI

Chhapana Bhoga Of Lord Jagannatha at Puri

These are the 56 types of; food items very popularly known as “Chhapana Bhoga” offered to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Maa Subhadra daily at Jagannath Temple, Puri: GOPALA BALLABHA BHOGA AT 8.30 AM (BREAK FAST) 1. Nadiapati 2. Gualahuni … Continue reading

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JAYADEVA

Jayadeva was a Sanskrit poet circa 1200 AD. He is most known for his composition, the epic poem Gita Govinda, which depicts the divine love of Krishna-an avatar of Vishnu and his consort, Radha, and it is mentioned that Radha … Continue reading

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LORD JAGANNATH TEMPLE, PURI

Lord of the Universe is lord Jagannatha . The temple is at Puri . This is one of the most sacred pilgrimage spots in India. One of the four abodes or dhamas of the divine that lie on the four … Continue reading

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BHAJAN SAMRAT BHIKARI BALA

Bhikari Bala was born in Kendrapara district. Pala gayak Hari Nath and pioneering Odia singer Nimain Harichandan and a generation ago dramatist Baishnaba Pani were born in the same area. Both men Harichandan and Bala were great devotees of Lord … Continue reading

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