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Different Beshas of Bhagwan Jagannath?

Besh is a Sanskrit word, which means dress, costume or outfit. Every day from 'Mangala Alati' to 'Ratri Pahud', the 'Ratnavedi' of Shri Jagannath Temple in Puri is decorated with cotton and silk cloths, gold ornaments studded with precious stones, a variety of flowers and other leaves and herbs to deities goes. Like Tulsi, Dayan, Marua etc. Sandalwood paste, camphor and sometimes precious musk have been used in daily and periodic rituals.

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What to do on Ekadashi?

Ekadashi is the eleventh day of the lunar cycle according to the Hindu lunar calendar. The day is dedicated to Bhagwan Vishnu, who maintains and preserves life on earth. Devotees observe a one-day fast.

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Niladri Bije

Neeladri Bije marks the end of the annual Rath Yatra festival and the return of Bhagwan Jagannath to the sanctum or else you can tell a sweet story between Bhagwan Jagannath and his beloved wife Maa Mahalakshmi.

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ISKCON Ekadashi Calendar 2026

These ekadasi dates are valid only for Vaisnava Sampradaya ISKCON followers | ISKCON Ekadashi Calendar Dates in 2026

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Why Annadanam is Called Mahapunyam?

In Hindu tradition, *Annadaan* is termed "*Mahapunya*" (the greatest merit) because it directly sustains life. Many Hindu scriptures teach that among all forms of charity, feeding the hungry is one of the noblest deeds.

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ISKCON

ome collection of hymns, mantras and songs sung by them is listed here, all the devotees of the Sanatani tradition enjoy it.

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How to offer Belpatra on Shivling?

When offering Belpatra (Bilva Patra) on Shivling, according to Hindu scriptures and traditional worship practices, it should be offered in a specific way.

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Adhara Pana

Adhar Pana ritual is conducted at Puri Jagannath temple on Trayodashi tithi in the month of Ashadha.

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Top Ten Famous Bhajan Singers of India

Bhajan is a type of song which is played to show respect and devotion towards God. Bhajans can be in any language. Some mantras are chanted in the form of music. There are many famous Hindi Bhajan singers in India, for example:

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What is Samadhi? Differentiate Bhu-Samadhi and Jal-Samadhi?

Samadhi is the Hindi name for a temple, shrine, or memorial commemorating the dead. Samadhi sites are often built in this way to honor people regarded as saints or gurus in Hindu religious traditions, wherein such souls are said to have passed into maha samadhi, or were already in samadhi at the time of death.

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Netra Utsav

Netra Utsav is organized a day before the Rath Yatra.

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What is the reason behind applying tilak?

Applying Tilak is a special ritual used in the Hindu tradition.

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What is Mahakal Lok?

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is a Hindu temple dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, shrines that are said to be the holiest abode of Shiva. It is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

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Ten Famous Hindu Temples of Canada

Canada is one of the most secular countries in the world. Hindus have so much influenced the Canadian way of life in a few decades that they are one of the largest communities. There are temple committees across the country that take responsibility for the construction and maintenance of Hindu temples in Canada. Here we have listed the 10 most famous temples in Canada.

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Sahib Bandgi: A Spiritual Organization

Sahib Bandgi is a spiritual organization founded by Satguru Madhu Paramhans. Satguru Madhu Paramhans was an Indian spiritual guru and a former junior commissioned officer in the Indian Army.

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