Jagannath Puri Orissa

Diety: Lord Balaram, Krishna and Subhadra
Important Numbers: Sri Jagannath Temple Office +91-6752-222053,+91-6752-220501

The Jagannath Temple in Puri is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath (Krishna) and located in the coastal town of Puri in the state of Orissa, India. The name Jagannath (Lord of the Universe) is a combination of the Sanskrit words Jagat (Universe) and Nath (Lord of).The temple is an important pilgrimage destination for many Hindu traditions, particularly worshippers of Krishna and Vishnu, and part of the Char Dham pilgrimages that a Hindu has to be visited in one's lifetime . The temple is famous for its annual Rath Yatra, or chariot festival, in which the three main temple deities are hauled on huge and elaborately decorated chariots. Since medieval times, it is also associated with intense religious fervour. The temple is sacred to the Vaishnava traditions and saint Ramananda who was closely associated with the temple. It is also of particular significance to the followers of the Gaudiya Vaishnavism whose founder, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, was attracted to the deity, Jagannath, and lived in Puri for many years. Source: http://www.wikipedia.org

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Event	Description	Cost
	Jagamohan Darshan 05:00 AM till 01:00 PM (Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun)	COST Rs. 100

	Parimanik Darshan 05:00 AM till 01:00 PM (Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun)	COST Rs. 25
The Pilgrims can go upto the Ratna Singhasana. At other times the pilgrims can have their darshan from a little distance that is in â€œJagamohanâ€ and â€œVitarakathaâ€. At the time of Beshalagi, one can have darshan near â€œBhitar Kathaâ€
	Sarvadarshanam 05:00 AM till 01:00 PM (Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun)	Free of Cost
1. "DWARPHITA & MANGAL ALATI " AT 5 A.M. (Opening of the door and morning prayer) The door opens early in the morning in the presence of the five specific sevayats after verification of the "seal" given by a particular sevayat in the last night. Soon after the opening of the door, sacred lamps is offered to the deities which is called "Mangal Alati". 2. "MAILAM" AT 6 A.M. "Mailam" is a word used in Shri Jagannath Temple,which means change or removal of dresses and flowers etc. At this time some specific sevaks change the clothes, flowers, Tulasi leaves of the deities worn on the previous night. After removal of colthes,the clothes known as "Tadap"and "Uttariya"are worn by the deities. 3. "ABAKASH" - 6 A.M. TO 6.30 A.M. Purificatory rites like brushing of teeth and bath is known as "Abakash ". At this time Temple Jyotisha ( Astrologer ) reads out the tithi and other astrological details of the day and according to that, that very days rituals are performed. 4. " MAILAM" 6.45 A.M. At this time deities change their clothes ( Tadap & Uttariya ) and wear another set of clothes. A sevak known as "Akhanda Mekap " keeps in the sanctum Akhanda Baitha i.e. one lamp which burns till " Pahuda " or the time of the retirement of the deities to bed. 5. "SAHANAMELA " - 7A.M. TO 8 A.M. Though this is not a part of the rituals,but about one hour is spent to facilitate pilgrims to go up to "Ratnavedi " or inner sanctums to have a Darshan, without paying fees for it. On certain festive days, Sahanamela is held after " Sandhya dhupa " (Evening Puja or Sandhya Alati in the month of Kartik) and after Sakaldhupa ( in the month of Pausha ). Some times this darshan is not allowed for some special rituals of the deities. 6. " BESHALAGI " - 8 A.M. After Sahanamela the deities are again dressed up which can be witnessed from a little distance i.e." Bhitara Katha ". At this time, Deities are also adorned with gold and precious stones to suit diffeerent festive occasions. 7. ROSHA HOMA, SURYA PUJA, AND DWARAPAL PUJA- 8 A.M. to 8.30 A.M. While some sevayats are busy with vesha lagi of the Deities, Pujapandas at that time perform " Rosha Homa "( Fire Sacrifice ) at the kitchen and " Surya puja " at the surya temple near "Mukti Mandap ". Then the images of two gate keepers named Jaya and Vijaya on the entrance of the Jagamohan of the Temple are worshipped. 8. GOPALA BALLAVA PUJA - 9 A.M. (Breakfast of the God) The prescribed time is 9 A.M. This is the time for breakfast of the deities. At this time sweet popcorn (Khei ), Khualadus, Coconuts sweets (Kora), Ripe banana, Curd, and chipped coconuts etc. are offered as bhogas. Puja is performed in a brief manner with pancha upachar only. 9. SAKALA DHUPA (MORNING FOOD OFFERING) 10 A.M. At this time puja is performed by three Pujapandas with 16 Upachars or Sodasha Upachars. Three Pujapandas used to sit on Ratnasinhasana to worship three deities Shri Balabhadra,Subhadra, and Lord Jagannath. The Pujapanda who worships Lord Jagannath also worships Sri Devi, Bhudevi,and Sudarshan. The morning bhoga or food offered to the deities contains Rice, Kanika, Khechudi, Green leaves, Cakes etc.. The local names of the Bhog are Pitha Puli,Hansakeli, Kanti, Enduri ,Matha Puli, Kakatua Jhili, Bundia, Kadali Bhaja, Ada Pachedi (ginger tonic ) etc.. The cost of the dhoop Pujas and Ballavs are borne by the Temple Administration.Previously Raja-Superintendent of the temple born the cost of materials for preparation of Bhoga. So these Bhogas are also called "Raja Bhoga "or "Kotha Bhoga". 10. MAILAM & BHOGA MANDAP : 11 A.M. After Morning Dhupa or Puja the Deities changed their Clothes " and again Puja takes places in "Bhoga Mandap ",a place behind the Garuda pillar of Jagamohan. Huge quantity of Bhogas such as Rice ,Dal,Curries,Saga and Cakes of different kinds etc.are offered to the Deities. Pujapandas worship this bhog with Pancha Upachars. The cost of Bhoga Mandap offerings are not borne by the state or Temple Administration. This bhoga is mainly prepared to meet the need of different Mathas ( Monasteries ) and for sale to the general public. According to the demand, Bhogamandap Puja is made twice or thrice a day i.e. after " Madhyanha Dhoop" and "Sandhya Dhup " also. 11. MADHYANHA DHUPA (Afternoon food offering ) 11A.M. to 1 P.M. Like Sakal Dhupa, this puja is also performed with Sodasa Upachar in the afternoon.The Bhoga items are more in number than that of Morning Dhupa. One can go near to the " Ratna Singhasan" for darshan by paying special Darshan fee @ Rs 25 /- after Madhynha Dhupa & Sakal Dhupa. 12. MADHYANHA PAHUDHA 1 P.M. to 1.30 P.M. If rituals have been performed in time and if time permits, the Deities retire for the afternoon. 13. SANDHYA ALATI In the evening again sacred lamps are offered to the deities after Madhyana Dhupa Mailam. On Ekadasi day,the deities change their clothes and wear another sets after "Alati" is over.

Event	Description
	Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) This spectacular festival includes a procession of three huge chariots bearing the idols of Jagannath, Balarama and Subhadra through the Bada Danda meaning the Grand Avenue of Puri till their final destination the Gundicha Temple. In a year that has two months of Ashadh which is usually once in twelve years the wooden idols of the deities are replaced during the Nabakalevara ceremony.On Akshaya Tritiya every year the Chandan Yatra festival marks the commencement of the construction of the Chariots of the Rath Yatra. On the Purnima of the month of Jyestha the Gods are ceremonially bathed and decorated every year on the occasion of Snana Yatra.M As per Indian calendar, it happens during Shravan Shukla Courtesy: http://www.wikipedia.org
	Chandan Yatra This Takes place in the month of Vaisaksha and continues for long 42 days. But, generally speaking it is a Festival of first 21 days only. The first period of 21 days is known as "Bahar Chandan"or outer Chandan. During this period, the representative images of Rama,Krushna, Madanmohan,Sridevi and Bhudevi are taken in a procession to Narendra tank.The images of Siva from 5 Siva Temples known as "Pancha Pandavas" also accompany them to the Narendra tank, At Narendra tank the images play in well decorated boats and are worshipped. The second period of 21 days known as "Bhitar Chandana" is celebrated inside the Temple. The rites observed on this period are not popularly enjoyed. As per Indian calendar, it happens during Chaitra Masarambha Courtesy: http://jagannath.nic.in/festival.asp
	Snana Yatra The Snana Yatra is a bathing festival celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day) of the Hindu month of Jyeshtha. It is an important festival of the Jagannath Cult. This is the first occasion in the year as per the Hindu calendar, when the deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra, Sudarshan, and Madanmohan are brought out from the Jagannath Temple (Puri) and taken in a procession to the Snana Bedi. There they are ceremonially bathed and decorated for a public audience with the devotees. It is a belief among devotees of Lord Jagannath that if they make a pilgrimage to see the deity on this day, they would be cleansed of all of their sins. Hundreds of thousands of devotees visit the temple on the occasion. The Skanda Purana mentions that King Indradyumna arranged this ceremony for the first time when the idols of the deities were first installed. On the eve of the Snana Yatra (which means the Bathing festival, in Sanskrit), the idols of the deities are brought out in a grand procession from the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) to the Snana Bedi (bathing platform). Devotees come to view the deities. On the day of the Snana Yatra, the deities are bathed with 108 pots of ritually purified water drawn from the northern well of the temple to the accompaniment of religious incantations. In the evening, at the conclusion of the bathing ritual, Jagannath and Balabhadra are dressed up in elephant headgear representing the God Ganesh. After the Snana Yatra the Gods are traditionally believed to fall ill and are kept in a sick room to recuperate in privacy under the care of the Raj Vaidya, The Royal Physician of the King of Puri. It is said that with the Ayurvedic medication administered by the Raj Vaidya the Gods recover in a fortnight and resume giving an audience to their devotees. Courtesy: http://www.wikipedia.org
	Sneha Yatra Not available Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
	Jhula Yatra Not available Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
	Karkat or Dakshinayana Sankranti This takes place on the famous day of Karkata Sankraanti. Special rites are performed on this occasion. Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
	Chitalagi Amabashya Not available As per Indian calendar, it happens during Shravana (Monsoon period) Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
	Rahurekha Lagi Not available Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
	Krishna Janmashtami Not available Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
	Saptapuri Amabashya Not available Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
	Ganesh Chaturthi Not available As per Indian calendar, it happens during Bhadra Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
	Rishi Panchami Not available As per Indian calendar, it happens during Bhadra Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
	Radha Ashtami Not available As per Indian calendar, it happens during Bhadra Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
	Parswava Parivartan Paarshwa Parivartana Ekadashee takes place in the month of Bhadrapada. Special rites are performed on this occasion Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
	Bamam Janma or Sunia Not available Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
	Anant Chaturdashi Not available Bhadra 14th day Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
	Indra Govinda Puja Not available Bhadra Full moon day Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
	Sahasra Kumbha Mela Not available Ashwin 8th Day Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
	NAVAKALEVARA As a man discarding worn out clothes takes other new ones,so also the embodied soul, casting off worn out bodies enters into others which are new.In the light of this truth of the Bhagavat Geeta, Navakalevar can be interpreted as a ceremony for entering into new bodies, when Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Sudarshan cast off their old bodies and take new ones. It is called Navakalevar. The year which has two months of Ashadha is regarded auspicious for Navakalevar ceremony.It usually occurs in 8,11 or 19 years. The new bodies of the deities are made out of the newly cut Yeem trees. The previous navakalevars were held in 1733,1744, 1752, 1771, 1790, 1809, 1828, 1836, 1855, 1874, 1893, 1912, 1931, 1950, 1969, 1977 and 1996. Courtesy: http://jagannath.nic.in/festival.asp
	Kumar Purnima Not available Ashwin Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
	Dola Yatra This is Celebrated from the tenth day of the bright fortnight of Falguna up to the full moon day. The representative deities Dologobinda, Bhudevi and Sreedevi are taken in a procession to Dolabedi located outside the outer compound wall of the main Temple and special rites are performed. Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com
Nov 30 -0001	Makar Sankranti This falls in the month of Pausha. The deities are specially dressed on this occasion. Boiled rice mixed with candy and the juice of some fruits is offered to the deities. This festival has agricultural significance. Courtesy: http://www.jagannathpuritemple.com

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Jagannath Puri Orissa

Jagamohan Darshan

Parimanik Darshan

Sarvadarshanam

Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival)

Chandan Yatra

Snana Yatra

Sneha Yatra

Jhula Yatra

Karkat or Dakshinayana Sankranti

Chitalagi Amabashya

Rahurekha Lagi

Krishna Janmashtami

Saptapuri Amabashya

Ganesh Chaturthi

Rishi Panchami

Radha Ashtami

Parswava Parivartan

Bamam Janma or Sunia

Anant Chaturdashi

Indra Govinda Puja

Sahasra Kumbha Mela

NAVAKALEVARA

Kumar Purnima

Dola Yatra

Makar Sankranti