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Snana Yatra 2026: Puri gears up for Deba Snana Purnima ahead of Rath Yatra - Rituals, significance, and other details

Puri gears up for the grand Deba Snana Purnima on June 29, a pivotal ritual before the Rath Yatra. The sibling deities will undergo a sacred bath with 108 pitchers of water, followed by their majestic Hati Besha. This marks their first public appearance, leading to a 15-day Anasara period…

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Main suspect held in killing of Sikh couple inside Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa gurdwara

Police in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have arrested the main suspect in the double murder of a Sikh caretaker couple. Jagannath and Asma Wanti were shot dead inside a gurdwara in Mardan district. The motive behind the killings remains unclear as investigations continue.

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Why Goddess Lakshmi Broke Lord Jagannath’s Chariot

Every year, millions of devotees gather to witness the grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri. The giant chariots, devotional chants, and spiritual energy create one of the most emotional festivals in India. But hidden behind this sacred celebration is a surprising story many people still do not know.The…

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Forget iced tea & kombucha: These 4 Indian drinks are 10 times cheaper & ultimate remedy for India’s Brutal Heatwaves. One is even Lord Jagannath’s favourite

India's ancient summer drinks are making a comeback as heatwaves intensify. These traditional beverages like Bael Sharbat, Padhaneer, Tanka Torani, and Apong provide natural cooling and hydration. They are rooted in local ingredients and practical wisdom, offering a healthier alternative to modern wellness drinks. Rediscovering these forgotten recipes highlights India's…

The Economic Times

What Hanuman Said About His Divine Form Will Surprise You

Why is one Yuga connected to white, another to red, then yellow, and finally black? Why do Hindu scriptures repeatedly describe divine forms using colours that seem deeply symbolic? And why are powerful deities like Hanuman, Krishna, Kali, and even the Shivling connected to darker shades in Kali Yuga? Many…

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Why Devotees Touch This Pillar Before Darshan

What if the most powerful moment of your temple visit doesn’t happen in front of the deity? Inside the sacred halls of the Jagannath Temple stands something many people quietly overlook a simple pillar. It doesn’t shine like the sanctum, yet it draws devotion in a different way. People pause,…

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5 Krishna Temples Where You Can Feel Closest To Lord Krishna

“वसुदेवसुतं देवं कंसचाणूरमर्दनम्। देवकीपरमानन्दं कृष्णं वन्दे जगद्गुरुम्॥” There are some places in India where Lord Krishna does not feel like a distant deity from ancient stories. Instead, He feels present in every chant, every bell, every flower offered at His feet, and every devotee who arrives with faith in their…

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7 Lord Krishna Temples You Must Visit Before You Die

India is dotted with sacred temples, but few places capture the soul like the temples of Lord Krishna. From the playful charm of his childhood in Mathura to the serene banks of Yamuna in Vrindavan, these temples are not just spiritual destinations they are experiences that touch your heart and…

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What Happened When a King Doubted Lord Jagannath

In the sacred temple of Lord Jagannath, thousands of rituals happen every day. Devotees offer prayers, priests perform service, and the divine presence is believed to bless everyone who comes with faith. But one day, something unbelievable happened. A small mistake by a temple priest turned into a moment of…

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6 Places Where Krishna’s Idol Is Believed to Smile

“स्मितं कृष्णस्य लोकेषु आनन्दस्य प्रतीकं स्मृतम्।” The gentle smile of Lord Krishna has always symbolized divine joy, compassion, and the playful nature of the Supreme. Devotees across India often say that Krishna does not merely reside in temples, he responds to love. In many sacred temples, worshippers believe that the…

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Why Even Ravana Couldn’t Tie Hanuman But Jagannath Did

Imagine a god so powerful that even Ravana couldn’t tie him, yet in Puri, Hanuman sleeps chained in gold. This isn’t punishment it’s divine strategy. A devoted sea god’s uncontrollable energy once threatened to destroy the city, and even Hanuman’s strength wasn’t enough. In a shocking twist, Lord Jagannath bound…

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7 Krishna Temples That Feel Straight Out of the Bhagavad Gita

There are places in India where devotion breathes softly in the wind. Temple bells echo like whispers from another time. Every prayer carries faith, tears, and silent wishes. Lord Krishna is not only worshipped here. He is loved deeply as a child who steals butter, a friend who listens, a…

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7 Temples That Change Your Fate If Visited at the Right Time

“कालो हि दुरतिक्रमः” Time cannot be crossed or defeated. It shapes destiny, ripens karma, and opens doors that remain invisible in ordinary moments. In the Hindu spiritual tradition, time is not just a sequence of hours and days. It is sacred. Certain moments are believed to be charged with cosmic…

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6 Ancient Shrines Where Devotees Believe Divine Presence Still Exists

“न तस्य प्रतिमा अस्ति, यस्य नाम महद्यशः।” “There is no image of Him, whose glory is infinite.” — Yajurveda 32.3 If God is everywhere, why do certain places feel different? Why does the air grow heavier with silence inside some temples? Why do people travel thousands of kilometers, stand in…

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Inside Jagannath Temple: 500 Cooks Feeding 100,000 Devotees Daily - Is This Even Possible?

Before sunrise touches the shores of Puri, the fires are already burning. Inside the sacred complex of Jagannath Temple, one of the oldest continuously functioning temple kitchens in the world begins its daily miracle. By noon, tens of thousands of devotees will sit together on the temple grounds, sharing the…

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These 7 Indian Temples Are Over 1,000 Years Old And Something Still Lives Inside Them

India is more than a nation. It is a living spiritual civilization shaped by faith, devotion, and sacred wisdom. Across the country, ancient temples that are over 1,000 years old still stand strong, witnessing centuries of history, change, and belief. These temples have survived kings and empires, natural forces, and…

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4 Vishnu Temples That Survived Invasions, Time, and the Loss of Empires

“यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत।” History is loud. Faith is quiet. Kings arrived with armies. Empires expanded, fought, and collapsed. Cities changed names, borders moved, and power slipped from one ruler’s hands to another. Through all of this chaos, something fragile yet stubborn stayed alive a lamp lit before…

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If Krishna Died in Dwarka, So How Did His Heart End Up in Jagannath Puri?

Krishna’s story does not end with death. In fact, it becomes stranger, deeper, and more powerful after it. A god leaves his body in Dwarka. That city soon disappears beneath the sea. Yet far away, on the eastern coast of India, a temple rises where people believe Krishna is still…

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7 Vishnu Temples People Visit When Everything Goes Wrong (Even Non-Believers)

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय। There are days when nothing dramatic happens, yet everything feels wrong. You are doing what you are supposed to do, working hard, staying patient, being decent, and still life refuses to move forward. Plans fail quietly. Answers stop coming. People around you say “time will fix…

The Independent UK

Six injured after private aircraft makes crash landing in eastern India

Nine-seater private aircraft crashes near city of Rourkela, leaving at least six people with minor injuries

The Independent UK

Three devotees killed and over 50 injured in crowd crush at India chariot festival

Jagannath Rath Yatra draws over a million people to Puri city every year

The Independent UK

Tattoo artist arrested after woman’s ‘objectionable’ Hindu deity ink sparks backlash

Police arrest tattoo parlour owner and artist after Hindu groups complain

The Times of India

Indian cricketers seek divine blessings at Jagannath temple before 2nd ODI against England - Watch

NEW DELHI: Three Indian cricketers visited the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Saturday, a day before their second ODI match against England at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.

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Odisha: Bahuda Rath Yatra rituals of Lord Jagannath commences in Puri

Rituals began on Monday for the Bahuda Rath Yatra (Return Car Festival) from Gundicha Temple to Jagannath Temple in Puri. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Odisha: Lord Jagannath 'Bahuda Yatra' in Puri today; Security tightened

Puri: Security has been tightened in Puri ahead of the Bahuda Yatra, which marks the return of the deities to the Jagannath Temple on Monday.

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