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,…
Snana Jatra of Lord Jagannath Live from Puri via OTV
Live TV Devasnana Purnima is an inseparable part of the famous Rath Yatra Puri. The day is believed to be the birthday of the Lord Jagannatha. This day, the full-moon day of the month of Jyestha, the deities are…
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
Bhubaneswar Airport to have Wifi starting this June 1st
In Bhubaneswar airport Keeping in mind the increase in number of travellers during Jagannath Nabakalebara, Wifi facilities are to be started from June 1st. The Trial run for this project is already going on. Since Bhubaneswar airport is only open…
Jagannath Nabakalebar: A nice video in Odia on the mega festival
Here is a nice video in Odia on Jagannath Nabakalebara. Do check it out. Also check: Jagannath Nabakalebar depicted via whiteboard animation – a must watch