Thousands Gather at Lokanath Temple in Puri for Sacred Pankodhar Ekadashi Ritual
Thousands of devotees gathered in Puri on Friday to observe the sacred festival of Pankodhar Ekadashi at the revered Lokanath ...
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Odisha Celebrates Makar Sankranti with Devotion, Rituals and Festive Spirit
The sacred festival of Makar Sankranti is being observed across Odisha with deep devotion, traditional rituals, and vibrant festive enthusiasm ...
Makar Sankranti 2026: Date, Timings, History, Significance and Why the Festival Is Important
Makar Sankranti marks the Sun’s transition into a new phase, symbolising warmth, harvest, gratitude and new beginnings across India. Makar ...
Samba Dashami Celebrated Across Odisha Today: Know the Significance, Rituals, and Traditions
Samba Dashami, a festival unique to Odisha, is being observed today with devotion and traditional fervour across the state. The ...
Public Darshan Suspended for 5 Hrs at Puri Srimandir for Banakalagi Ritual
On Thursday, coinciding with the Ashwin Krishna Chaturthi tithi, the sacred Banakalagi ritual of Lord Jagannath will be performed at ...
Adhara Pana to be Offered to Holy Trinity Atop Chariots in Puri Today
Following the Bahuda Yatra, the Adhara Pana ritual, a significant offering to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra, is ...
Suna Besha 2025: Holy Trinity Dazzle in Golden Attire, Puri Reverberates with Devotion
Unveiling the Historical and Spiritual Grandeur of the Golden Attire Festival On the auspicious occasion of Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi, Lord ...
Lord Jagannath’s Bahuda Yatra Set to Enthrall Devotees in Puri
The Bahuda Yatra, marking the return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra from Gundicha Temple (Janmabedi) to ...
Rath Yatra Controversy 2025: Rajdeep Sardesai’s Apology Fails to Quell Outrage Over Puri vs. Digha Debate
The annual Rath Yatra, one of Hinduism’s most revered festivals, took centre stage this week, drawing millions of devotees to ...
Puri’s Royal Custodian Calls on ISKCON for Strict Adherence to Shastra-Approved Rath Yatra Schedule
In a significant move to uphold the sanctity of Lord Jagannath’s rituals, Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb has formally addressed ...
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