MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE,
OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE….
OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE….
Prabarana Sasthi/Odhana Sasthi: It is observed on Margasira Sukla Sasthi Tithi i.e. the sixth day of the bright fortnight of Margasira (November-December). From this day Ghodalagi of the deities begins and the deities wear winter garments (heavy winter garments) till Magha Sukla Panchami or Basanta Panchami i.e. 5th day of bright Magha (January-February).
Saahasra Kumbha Abhiseka: On Aswina Krushna Astami Tithi i.e. the 8th day of the dark fortnight of Aswina (September-October) and sometimes on the 7th day abhisek of Maa Durga Devi image is done. From this day onwards, Shohala Puja (puja for 16 days) of Bimala Devi is performed. It is the special esoteric worship performed in the Maa Bimala Temple for 16days.
Deba/Hari Utthapana Ekadasi: This festival takes place on Kartika Sukla Ekadasi Tithi i.e. the 11th day of the bright fortnight of Kartika (October-November). On this day, the deities rise from their sleep after enjoying a sleep for the four rainy months (Chaturmasya).
The Eternal Mystery Of Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath by Srikanta…..
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