Devotees are expected to take off their footwear and socks before entering the temple. People should wash their hands after ...
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There are some attendants of the deities who have been employed on a hereditary basis. These are known as Daita-pati, ...
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There are three types of rituals that are performed in the Jagannath temple. These are the following:(a) Daily rituals or ...
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The first aarti or the Mangalalati is performed by Bhitaracha Mahapatra and two other palia puspalak sevaks. It is accompanied ...
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The Ekadashi Nitis are observed on the 11th lunar day of the two fortnights of the Hindu calendar month. On ...
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The main offering at Jagannath temple consists of food or Bhoga. On all days of the year, some fifty-six varieties ...
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A lot of importance is given to the ‘Mahaprasad’ or the food cooked in the temple. This is because it ...
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The deities at the Jagannath temple are dressed and decorated daily. On special occasions the deities are dressed in clothes ...
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An oblation to the fire called the Rosa Homa is performed in the kitchen of the temple every day. It ...
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