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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
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
56 (CHHAPAN) BHOGA OF LORD JAGANNATH, 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