Puri Darshana – A View From Golden Timeless Sands

Sri Jagannath temple at Puri is one of the Char Dhams (the sacred four pilgrim places for Hindus) where Lord Jagannath along with Goddess Subhadra and Lord

Balabhadra are worshiped.

Puri is also famous for the Patachitras, intricate religious paintings on silk and cotton fabric as wall hangings for the

temple of Lord Jagannath.

As per the view of timeless sands-- The attractive blue sea, golden sand beach, and the multi-colored temple town

together resembles one big patachitra.

Puri has one of the unique and finest beaches where you can witness the most beautiful view of both sunrise and

sunset.

Except all these nature's beauty, the presence of Lord Jagannath,an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu attracts more

visitors to visit Puri for getting the blessings of the Lord.

You can visit Puri in any month of the year. But in winter days, you can feel the peak

charm of this holy city.

The ritual system of Lord Jagannath

The rituals of Lord Jagannath is a very complex function with one thousand categories.

The rituals of Lord Jagannath is broadly divided into 3 parts :- The daily rituals :- The occasional

:- The festive

All these rituals called “niti” in Lord Jagannath temple.

The doors of Lord Jagannath temple open early in the morning and

remain open till midnight.

During the day in afternoon hour, the doors get closed for 1-2hr.

In normal days, there is no queue for Lord Jagannath Darshan or Visit. But on special occasions, there is a proper

arrangement held to control the rush of visitors.

Usually there is no fees for Darshana in normal days, but at times of occasion the fee varies to see the Lord from a close-

distance.

There are 2 small temples and a main temple is in the center. On the main

entrance there are 22steps known as “baeisi pahacha” to reach Lord Jagannath.

Bada Danda

Bada Danda is famous for the grand procession of Lord Jagnnath's Car Festival that takes place annually

The four gates of the temple :-

Main gate – East gate or Singha Dwara ( Lion Gate )

This is the main gate of temple which is located at the end of Bada Danda and commonly known as Lion gate or

Singha Dwara.

You also can see the beautiful architecture engraved in the sun pillar or called Aruna Stambha near the main

gate of temple.

For people who can't enter to the temple can get a glimpse of Lord by

visiting the statue of Lord Patitapabana.

Each gates are named as per the 4 main direction of universe.

:- East gate or Sigha Dwara :- South gate or Dakhina Dwara or horse gate :- West gate or Paschima Dwara or tiger gate :- North gate or Uttar Dwar or Mokhya Dwar

Maha Prasad or Food offering to Lord Jagannath

The offerings or prasad of Lord Jagannath is available at all times in Ananda Bazar.

The Prasad or offerings are prepared in traditional ways in the earthen pots.

Sevayats :-

The people who perform the day-today rituals in the temple are called the Sevayats and they are get selected from

hereditary basis.

The first sevayat of Lord Jagannath is Gajapati, the king of Puri who performs certain duties and rituals on special

occasions only.

The winter time from Oct - Feb are the most pleasant time to visit Puri.

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