Latest thoughts, philosophical explorations, and reflections on devotion.
10/31/2024
The history, significance, and vibrant life of the massive street where Lord Jagannath travels on his chariot.
The emotional and grand return journey of the deities from the Gundicha Temple back to Shree Mandira.
The most guarded and emotional ritual of Nabakalebara: transferring the life force from the old deities to the new.
The 42-day long summer festival where the deities take soothing boat rides in the Narendra tank.
A deep dive into the legendary 56 food items offered daily to Lord Jagannath in Puri.
Understanding the complex, hereditary organizational structure of the 36 categories of temple servitors.