Rathyatra festival in Birmingham The Rathyatra festival is not only restricted to India. It is also observed in many countries abroad where there is a presence of the Hindu community. The festival is celebrated even in Birmingham. The Birmingham Rathayatra festival is organised every year by ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness’) in Birmingham and … Read more
Celebration in Amedabad The Puri Rath Yatra and the Rath Yatra of Ahmedabad, Gujarat take place on the same day. In grandeur and popularity, the Rath Yatra of Ahmedabad stands next to the Puri festival. The Ahmedabad Rath Yatra has been taking place for more than 130 years. Akin to the Puri celebrations, the three … Read more
Festival Recipe’ Khichuri ‘ Ingredients Rice – 60 gms. Moong dal / lentil – 60gms.Potatoes – 100 gm. Cauliflower – 100 gm. Cumin seed / jeera – 1 tsp. Green chili – 2 pc, sliced. Sugar – 10 gm. Tejpatta/bay leaf – 2 pc. Turmeric powder – 1 tsp. Red chili powder -1 tsp. Cumin … Read more
Festival Recipe Poda Pitha Ingredients Chana (cottage cheese) -1 kg Sugar -300 gm Elaichi –. 6, small, shelled Kewra – 3 spoons. Instructions Take fresh cottage cheese. Put the ghee in a karahi or any suitable cooking utensil Add powdered sugar and chana, the elaichi dana (shelled seeds) and saute, but do not let it get … Read more
1) Aao milkar sajaaye Jagannath ko, aao milkar karein gungaan unka, jo sabko raah dikhaate hai aur sabki bigdi banate hain, chalo dhoom dhaam se manaaye Ye avasar rath yatra ka ! (2) May Lord Jagannath shower his benign blessings on you and your family. May happiness and peace surround you with his eternal love … Read more
Rath Yatra Abot Jagannath Temple Puri Jagananth Puri is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site on the sea coast of Ganga Sagar in Orissa. Puri is an ancient place with dual personality, it comprise of chain of some of the beautiful temples and also house tempting golden beaches. Old city of Puri is identify by flowering … Read more
Rath Yatra History On archaeological and epigraphically grounds we cannot definitely establish the historical importance of Puri before the 7th Century A. D. There is a commonly prevalent notion that the temple of Lord Jagannath is situated on a blue mountain and therefore called Niladri, Nilachal or Nilagiri. But we find no mountain at Puri … Read more
Rath Yatra Information About Lord Jagannath Lord Jagannath, the symbol of universal love and brotherhood is worshipped in the ‘Shree Jagannath Temple’ along with Balabhadra, Subhadra, Sudarshan, Madhaba, Sridevi and Bhudevi on the RATNAVEDI . Lord Balabhadra is the elder brother, Lord Jagannath is younger brother and Devi Subhadra is youngest sister. The Deities of Lord … Read more
What Rituals are Performed During Rath Yatra The Rath Yatra is a community festival. People don’t worship in their houses or fast. Every year, three huge new chariots are made for the festival. … Read more
How is Rath Yatra Celebration The exuberant Rath Yatra festival sees Lord Jagannath, along with his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra, venture out of their abode in the Jagannath temple. The three of them travel to … Read more