Cultural Programs in Rath Yatra

Cultural programs are an integral part of festivals like Rath Yatra, especially in Puri, Odisha, where they enrich the celebrations with vibrant performances and traditional art forms. Here’s an overview of the cultural programs associated with Rath Yatra: Importance of Cultural Programs in Rath Yatra Celebratory Atmosphere: Cultural programs during Rath Yatra create a festive […]

Maha Prasad: Sacred Food of Lord Jagannath

Introduction Maha Prasad, also known as Mahaprasad, holds a special place in the rituals and traditions of the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. It refers to the sacred food offered to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra, which is then distributed to devotees as a divine blessing. Maha Prasad is considered extremely auspicious and […]

Journey to Gundicha Temple

The journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra to the Gundicha Temple during the Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, is a significant and deeply revered aspect of the festival. Here’s an exploration of this sacred journey: Historical and Mythological Significance The Rath Yatra festival commemorates the annual visit of Lord Jagannath, along with […]

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नमामीश्वरं सच्चिदानन्दरूपं,लसत्कुण्डलं गोकुले भ्राजमानम्। यशोदाभियोलूखलाधावमानं,परामृष्टमत्यं ततो द्रुत्य गोप्या।।१।। रुदन्तं मुहुर्नेत्रयुग्मं मृजन्तं,कराम्भोज-युग्मेन सातंकनेत्रम्। मुहुःश्वासकम्प – त्रिरेखाप्रकण्ठ –स्थित ग्रैव-दामोदरं भक्तिबद्धम्।।२।। इतीदृक् स्वलीलाभिरानन्द कुण्डे,स्वघोषं निमज्जन्तमाख्यापयन्तम्। तदीयेशितज्ञेषु भक्तैर्जितत्वं,पुनः प्रेमतस्तं शतावृत्ति वन्दे।।३।। वरं देव ! मोक्षं न मोक्षावधिं वा,न चान्यं वृणेऽहं वरेशादपीह। इदन्ते वपुर्नाथ! गोपालबालं,सदा मे मनस्याविरास्तां किमन्यैः।।४।। इदन्ते मुखाम्भोजमव्यक्तनीलै -र्वृतं कुन्तलैः स्निग्ध-रक्तैश्च गोप्या। मुहुश्चुम्बितं बिम्बरक्ताधरं मे,मनस्याविरास्तामलं लक्षलाभैः।।५।। नमो देव […]