Posted by: jagannathnet on: July 6, 2009
Puri : July 5th 09. Spectacular display of fireworks and chanting of “Jai Jagannath” and “Haribol” marked the return of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. They were taken to the sanctum sanctorum of the Main Temple in a “Pahandi” procession by the servitors. Early this morning, priests conducted daily chores of the deities [...]
Posted by: jagannathnet on: June 2, 2009
The celebrated Temple of Lord Jagannath now existing at Puri was constructed by Raja Ananta Varman Chodaganga Dev in 12th century A.D. The wooden images of Jagannath Balabhadra and Subhadra were installed in that temple. Till 1558 the temple was under the management of the Hindu rulers after which the State of Orissa was conquered [...]
