Mahapravu-Symbol of National Integration MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE,OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. Myths history and legend have all mingled over centuries and formed a grand composite culture with Mahapravu Shree Jagannath. He is not only the Mahapravu of Hindus or the Indians but also the Mahapravu of the entire humanity the […]
MAPRABHU TALACHU MAHAPATRA MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE,OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. There was a Panda(Sevak of Mahapravu) in Puri named Talicha Mohapatra. He was one of the Panda of Mahapravu Shree Jagannath, He was engaged the whole day from morning to night in the personal service of Mahapravu Shree Jagannath, Bada […]
MAPRABHU GETAGOBINDA MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE,OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. Mahapravu Shree Jagannath cult cannot be complete without mention of the famous poet Jayadev of 12th century AD. The famous work composed by Jayadev is Geetagovinda which depicts love between Pravu Krishna and his consort Maa ShreeRadha. This famous lyrical has […]
Mahapravu-Vargi Hanuman, Bedi Hanuman MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE,OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. Vargi Hanuman: The temple is situated on Lokanatha road towards the west of Mahapravu Shree Jagannath Temple. Formerly, Vargis a clan from Maharashtra would pass through this way on their horse, creating a disturbance to the temple and the people […]
MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE, OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. NilakantheshvarMahapravu-Nilakantheshvra,Yameshyra & Markendeshvara Mahaveva Mahadev: This is situated in the far east of Jagannatha puri, on the bank of Indradyumna Sarovara behind Gundicha Temple. Nilakanthesvara Mahadeva is one of the Pancha Shiva and Asta Sambhu who guard Puri Dham. He is also known […]
Mahapravu-Panchamukhi Hanuman, Tapasvi Hanuman MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE,OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. Panchamukhi Hanuman: The western side of Gundicha temple and on the bank of sacred Indradyumna tank, there is a temple known as the Panchamukhi Hanuman Temple. The presiding deity is Pravu Panchamukhi Hanuman. The deity has five faces; Varaha in […]
MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE,OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. Asta Samvu or Asta Mahadevas According to the Skanda Purana there are Asta Samvu, or eight Mahadevas, in Sri Ksetra: Kapala Mochana, Lokanatha Mahadeva, Kameshvara, Ksetrapala, Yameshvara, Markandeshvara, Isaneshvara, Visveshvara and Nilakantheshvara. Sri Kapala Mochana Mahadeva: The Kapala Mochana Mahadeva is situated near the […]
Mahapravu-Pravu Yagna Narasimha, Vishakha Matha & Maa Batah Mangala MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE,OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. Pravu Yagna Narasimha Temple The temple of Pravu Yagna Narasimha is situated in north east of Gundicha temple, close to its boundary wall. When you walk from Gundicha temple towards Indradyumna Sarovara, Pravu Yagna Narasimha is […]
Mahapravu-Mausi Maa Mandira,Swargadwara & Sheta Ganga… MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE,OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. Mausi Ma Mandira In Odisha “Mausi Ma” means aunty. The temple is situated almost the mid way of the Grand road, a small temple of the Goddess Ardhasini otherwise called as Mausima of Mahapravu Shree Jagannath. During […]
MAHAPRABHU RATHAYATRA MAHAPRABHU SHREE JAGANNATH (BAPA) IS ABSOLUTE TRUE,OTHER THAN HIM ARE RELATIVELY TRUE…. The Ratha Yatra of Mahapravu Shree Jagannath, however, is recognized as the most famous of the twelve festivals. It is the second important Yatra of Mahapravu Shree Jagannath. It has become so famous that millions of people from India and abroad […]