Bhubaneswar, June 18(Newshub Desk): In a heartfelt gesture that transcended party lines, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi offered prayers at the Jagannath Temple today for the speedy recovery of Leader of Opposition and BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik. Patnaik is currently undergoing treatment for cervical arthritis at a private hospital in Mumbai. The 78-year-old former…
PURI, JUNE 17(Newshub Desk): With the sacred Snana Purnima concluded, the divine siblings—Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra—entered their recuperative seclusion within the Anasara Gruha. Today, the revered Osa Lagi ritual was observed at Srimandir, symbolising the healing and spiritual restoration of the deities ahead of the grand Rath Yatra. Guided by the Raj…
Puri, June 12, (Newshub Desk): Following the grandeur of the Snana Yatra, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra have entered their annual seclusion period known as Anasara at the revered Puri Srimandir. After being ceremonially bathed with 108 pitchers of sacred water on June 11, the divine siblings are believed to fall ill, marking…
Puri, June 11, (Newshub Desk)—Famed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has once again mesmerised devotees and tourists by unveiling a breathtaking sand sculpture on Puri Beach, commemorating the sacred occasion of Deba Snana Purnima. His intricate creation features the divine trio—Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra—adorned with 108 Kalash, symbolising purity and devotion. Deba Snana…
Puri, | June 11, (Newshub Desk) — The sacred Deba Snana Purnima rituals unfolded with grandeur and devotion at the Shree Jagannath Temple, marking an important prelude to the Rath Yatra. Devotees gathered in large numbers as the Trinity deities—Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra—were ceremoniously placed atop the Snana Mandap for the auspicious bathing…
Puri, ( Newshub Desk) – Devotees visiting the Puri Jagannath Temple will have to wait until 2 PM on June 10, as the Senapata Lagi ritual is underway. This sacred tradition is part of the Snana Yatra preparations and involves adorning Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra with protective coverings made from Baula wood. Temple authorities restricted…
PURI, June 9, ( Newshub Desk) – The holy town of Puri is immersed in spiritual anticipation as the revered Senapata Lagi ritual unfolds at Shree Jagannath Temple. Scheduled for Tuesday, the sacred tradition marks Lord Jagannath’s preparation for the grand Rath Yatra, symbolising his divine readiness. According to the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), public…
Bhubaneswar, June 6, ( Newshub Desk) – In preparation for the Puri Rath Yatra 2025, the Odisha government has formed a Ministerial Committee, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, to oversee the arrangements for the world-renowned festival. The Law Department announced the formation of the committee, which includes ministers from Law, Works & Excise, Health,…
(Newshub Desk)Introduction: The recent inauguration of a new Jagannath Temple in Digha, West Bengal, has sparked a heated debate among devotees and scholars. Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb has firmly rejected the use of the term “Jagannath Dham” for the temple, emphasising that this sacred designation exclusively belongs to Puri, the eternal abode of Lord…
