Niladri Mahodaya

Niladri Mahodayashtami

Apart from the twelve festivals(Dwadash Yatra) celebrated in Shrimandir,Niladri Mahodaya is considered as the thirteenth festival(Trayodasha Jatra).It is the yearly consecration anniversary of Shrimandir.

Mani Bimana

The term ‘Mani Bimana’ used in Shrimandir is very ancient.Vimana means vehicle or vehicle of gods.The Vimana which dazzles like diamond…

The opening of the temple doors(Dwara Phita)

For centuries,different traditions of the worship procedures of Sanatan Dharma(Hinduism) have been reflected through the rituals of Shri Jagannath and this has placed Jagannath Culture as a unique,lively and humanly cult in the universe.Considering the…

Rukmini Harana and Bibaha(marriage) rituals at Shrimandir

Khiri Bhoga near Shri Alarnath

Once,the Sevak of Shri Alarnath had to go to the neighbouring village for some unavoidable and important…

Akshaya Trutiya Rituals in Shrimandir

“Jatha Dehe Tatha Debe”

Champak Dwaadashi Rituals At Jameswar Temple

Snana Mandapa

The description of Snana Mandapa can be found in Niladri Mahodaya and Odia Literature.Since the deities themselves get seated on this…

Mahaprabhu Alarnath

According to the writings in Purushottam Chandrika,a Tantrik named Alabindaacharya came to Shrimandir to have Darshan of Mahaprabhu,but…

Anasar Rituals(Continued)

During Anasara everyday after Madhyanna Dhupa the Daita and Pati Mohapatra sevaks enter the Anasara Gruha and…