The temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri is popularly called as Sri Mandir. Sri means Lakshmi- the energy consort of Lord Jagannath. Hence the temple is called as Sri Mandir (abode of Sri or Goddess Lakshmi).
The 214-foot temple of Mahaprabhu Jagannath is surrounded by dozens of small, medium temples inside the large complex. One such temple is that of Maa Bedhakali, situated in the extreme north-west corner. My house is closest to the Tiger Door (West Gate). I have always had a feeling that the West Gate looks primitive compared… read more »
A century ago to this day, may be around the time I am writing this piece, a fifty-two year thin Gujurati man entered the holy precincts of the Jagannath Temple in Puri with his wife and son. He was led by a Gujurati Panda and taken on a tour of the temple. (In Puri, the… read more »
Paan is a preparation in betel leaf (Piper betel), betel nut and other ingredients depending upon individual choice. For some may prefer to have tobacco, some may not, some may like to add peppermint, some don’t, some may demand gulkand and some may prefer no betel nut. The earliest unequivocal evidence of betel chewing dates… read more »