Attacks on the Jagannath Temple

Temples have been institutions that enjoyed patronage from kings and also from the common folks alike…

Bhakta — Dasia Bauri

Two miles away from Puri stands the village of Balia, which was home to Dasia Bauri. Dasia was of a lower caste, and he…

Bhakta — Kabi Balaram Das

Balaram Das was born in 1472 A.D., and his father was a courtier in the court of King Prataparudra Deva, not a lot…

Bhakta — Salabega

Perhaps the most famous among the many bhaktas of Prabhu Jagannath, Salabega is foremost. Not only because of his religion but also for his contributions as a devotional poet, who simplified the Lord for the masses.

Why are only Hindus allowed into Jagannath Temple?

Jagannath Temple under the Mughals

The Mughals arrived in India in 1526 A.D, when Babur won the battle of Panipat. However, there were…

Bhakta — Tulasi Das

Tulasi Das, also known as Goswami Tulasi Das, was a famous saint-poet from the 15th century A.D, he is widely known for…

Bhakta — Bandhu Mohanty

Folk stories have been a part of everyone’s lives and these are ones that are transferred from one generation to the…

Snana Purnima — the Lord’s Birthday

The full moon day of Jyestha (May-June) is considered to be the birthday of Lord Jagannath. And…

The Gajanana Besha

Also popularly called the Hati Besha or the Gaja besha happens on the full moon day of Jyestha (June-July), after the annual…