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FAQ’s

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FAQ’s

faq’s

1.Which deities are worshiped at Jagannatha Temple, Puri ?

Lord Jagannatha (the younger brother) Lord Balabhadra (the elder brother) Lord Subhadra (the sister) Chakra Sudershan Bhudebi Sridevi Madhaba

2.When does annual Rath Yatra festival take place ?

Gundicha yatra on second day of bright fortnight of the month of Asadha and Bahuda Yatra on tenth day of bright fortnight of the month of Asadha.

3.What are the names of three Raths (Chariots) belonging to 3 deities ?

Lord Jagannatha – Nandighosa. Lord Balabhadra – Taladhwaja, Godess Subhadra – Darpadalana

4.How many days the Gods stay at Gundicha Temple during Rath Yatra ?

For 9 days.

5. Whether people from all the religion are allowed inside the temple ?

No. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple.

6.Whether darshan is possible/allowed throughout the year ?

No. On the full moon day of Jyesta, the snana yatra of the gods take place. After this the Gods fall ill. So darshan is not possible for 15 days.

7.Which deities are worshiped at Jagannatha Temple, Puri ?

Lord Jagannatha (the younger brother) Lord Balabhadra (the elder brother) Lord Subhadra (the sister) Chakra Sudershan Bhudebi Sridevi Madhaba

Priority SOP · Jagannath Mandir Pandit

Read, then walk with a Pandit

The archive is for knowing. The darshan is for tagging along with a Jagannath Mandir Pandit. Do not treat a webpage as a substitute for the person at Singha Dwara.

  1. 1

    Know the niti, not the rumour

    Dhupa, Alati and Pahuda close or shift the line. A Mandir Pandit reads the live rhythm so you do not stand through a closed door.

  2. 2

    Singha Dwara is the public gate

    Lion’s Gate is the devotee entry; other gates are mostly exits. Tagging a Pandit keeps you in the correct queue, not a dead end.

  3. 3

    Phones and leather stay outside

    Free stands at the gate. A Pandit briefs you before the barricade so security does not send you back.

  4. 4

    Sahana Mela vs distant glimpse

    Close Ratnavedi darshan is not the same as Jagamohan viewing. The Pandit times the window when close darshan is actually allowed.

  5. 5

    Offerings without confusion

    Hundi, flowers and Mahaprasad have a place. Going with a Pandit stops touts and wrong counters from eating your time.

  6. 6

    Meet, walk, darshan, Ananda Bazaar

    SOP: WhatsApp arrival → meet at Lion’s Gate → follow the Pandit through queue and niti pauses → darshan → Mahaprasad. One thread, no scatter.

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