Why is Jagannath Temple Prasad called Mahaprasad?
The Mahaprasad, which has been found in the Jagannath temple for centuries, is made by around 600-700 cooks, which is distributed among about 50 thousand devotees.
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What is the story behind Bhagwan Jagannath being in the form of Neela Madhav?
The story of Lord Jagannath as Neela Madhava (or Nila Madhava) is a deeply spiritual and symbolic story rooted in ancient Hindu traditions, especially those of Odisha.
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What is the Niladri Bije ritual of Bhagwan Jagannath?
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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Tahiya the crown of Bhagwan Jagannath in Rathyatra
During Rath Yatra, Bhagwan wears Tahiya during Pahandi Bije. Tahiya is the only ornament worn by the Bhagwan during the Rath Yatra rituals.
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Why we use aam ki lakdi in hawan
There is no law of worship without havan in Sanatan Dharm. Havan can also be done in 10 to 15 minutes. Havan can be done anywhere in a clean and pure place, Havan can also be done with limited means.
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Why is Terahvi done after death?
In Hindu religion, mourning is observed for 13 days after death and then on the thirteenth day a Brahmin feast is held so that the soul of the deceased may find peace and a place in the abode of God. This period of thirteen days is known as Terahvi. According to Garuda Purana, if the thirteenth of the deceased is not performed, then his soul keeps wandering in the Pishacha (vampire) Yoni.
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Akharas are the pride of Maha Kumbh. The Akhadas play a central role in the Mahakumbh. These groups, formed of ascetics, saints, and spiritual practitioners, are deeply rooted in India's spiritual traditions.
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Puri Jagannath Gundichha Rani and the Nakachana Katha
There are two gates in front of the Srigundicha temple wall. One is 'Singhadwar' and the other is 'Nakachana Dwar'. On the day of 'Srigundichayatra', three chariots go from the Singhadwar of the temple and proceed to the Singhadwar of Gundicha temple.
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These ekadasi dates are valid only for Vaisnava Sampradaya ISKCON followers | ISKCON Ekadashi Calendar Dates in 2026
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Why Idol Worship of Mata Ganga is Prohibited while Ganga Water is Auspicious?
Gangajal is considered very sacred in Hindu religion. That's why it is advised to keep it in the house, but then why it is prohibited to keep the idol of Maa Ganga in the house. Mother Ganga is considered holy, worshipable and mother in Hindu religion. That's why from Ganga bath to keeping Ganga water in the house has been said to be important and beneficial.
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Why does Vasant Panchami occur in Shishira Ritu instead of Vasant Ritu?
Vasant Panchami is celebrated during the *Shishir* season because it marks the onset of spring, rather than the entire spring season itself.
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Three Chariots of Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra
Rath Yatra is the annual chariot festival of Bhagwan Jagannath, Baladev and Subhadra. They travel on three different Raths and lakhs of people gather to pull the Raths.
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Summer Solstice | June Solstice
The summer solstice occurs when the Earth's inclination towards the Sun is maximum. Therefore, on the day of the summer solstice, the Sun appears at its highest altitude with a midday position that changes very little for several days before and after the summer solstice.
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Vibhuvan Sankashti Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated every year on the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. The special importance of Vibhuvan Sankashti Chaturthi has been mentioned in the scriptures. This festival is a day to worship Bhagwan Ganesh. This fast comes once in 3 years.
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तुलसीबाग गणपति मंदिर @Pune, Maharashtra
जगन्नाथ धाम @Puri, Odisha
श्री जगन्नाथ मंदिर @Hauz Khas, New Delhi
