Puri Jagannath temple visitors will be able to enjoy free Wi-Fi on Grand Road aka Badadanda. The facility to be ready by June 30 or first week of July. Users shoule be able operate their devices free for the first 30 minutes and…
Biggest Day of Nabakalebara today: Puri to go into blackout at midnight for Brahma Paribartana
After being worshipped for 19 years, the wooden idols of the presiding deities of Shree Jagannath temple in Puri will bid adieu to the Ratna Simhasana that they adorned and vacate it for the newly carved idols after transfer of Brahmapadartha…
East coast railways to introduce Mobile App for complaints before Nabakalebara
According to the new system, the railway board would monitor a complaint and allot this to the respective division. Then it would be assigned to the concerned railway functionary for redress. Train passengers using android phones will shortly be able…
What next in Jagannath Nabakalebar after Tree selection is complete? Know here
A team of Biswakarma comprising of 10 most experienced carpenters have started building the new bodies of trinity out of the trees chosen. The work began last Friday with a symbolic approval from Gajapati Dibya Singh Deb to the swotriya Brahmins,…
Mobile App to be launched for Tourists coming to Puri – Traffic updates and security
Police are all set to launch a mobile-based application that will help tourists navigate the crowded streets of Puri, look for hotels and get updates on traffic situation during Nabakalebara. The App is almost ready and will be launched…
Nabakalebara 2015: Request for Google Doodle to Google India
We are trying to send emails to Google India requesting for Google Doodle. Email address to send: proposals@google.com Draft of the email for the Doodle- Hi Team, The significance of a Google Doodle is not hidden from anyone. It attracts user’s…
New Coins and Stamps to be released for Jagannath Nabakalebar 2015
Its great that new coins and stamps are getting released to celebrate this year mega festival Jagannath Nabakalebar. Also Read: Do you know how many rituals does Lord Jagannath have in a day? just Wow !!!
Huge Sandart in Bada Danda by Sudarshan Pattnaik to mark end of Banajaga Jatra
As the daru (tree log) reached the pilgrim town after a nine-day journey from Kharipadia in Jagatsinghpur district, the painting was created on the Grand Road in front of the Gundicha Temple. This is a first of its kind, is…
Rituals of Lord Jagannath in Puri Odisha: Pahandi Bije Explained
‘Pahandi’, means to ‘take a step’ and represents the way in which the gods move. ‘Bije’ stands for a procession of the King or the Gods, as well as the coming together of the King and the Queen at a…
Nabakalebar 2015: Video of Devi Subhadra Daru entering Puri Temple Premises
This video captures the moment when Devi subhadra’s daru enters the premises of Jagannath temple. This is the last time devotees touch the wood being taken to be the body of Devi subhadra. More stories : on Jagannath Nabakalebar Festival