Introduction to the topic "Jagannath Puri Temple"
Many of us knows very well about the "Jagannath Puri Temple" but only a few people knows the mystery of this incredible temple. Today I will show you the facts and mysterious sayings about the Jagannath Puri Temple. But firstly you have to know some of the essential information about the Jagannath Puri Temple. I will also discuss the construction and location of this mysterious beautiful temple. So let's start the current topic without wasting time.
Location Of Jagannath Puri Temple
Jagannath puri temple is situated in Puri in the state Odisha. Puri is the southernmost district of Odisha. It is also one of the most popular pilgrimages. Puri is also known as spiritual capital of Odisha which is situated between 19° 28′ and 20° 26′ North Latitude and 84° 56′ and 86° 25′ East Longitude. Jagannath Puri Temple in denoted to lord Krishna.
Construction Of Jagannath Puri Temple
Jagannath Puri Temple was constructed by King Chodaganga. The king Chodaganga started the construction in ganga dynasty. Jaga mohan or the assembly hall and Vimana or chariot of the temple were constructed during his reign. After him, Anangabhima Deva completed the construction of the temple in 1174AD.
History
It is believed that when the Pandavas started their journey to Yamraj, Sapt Rishis advised them to visit the ‘Char Dham’ to get closer to ‘moksha.’ And, Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of holy places of ‘Char Dham.’ Since then, Jagannath idol has always remained off-limits for people, and devotees can see him only for a particular period of time.
Essential Details about Jagannath Puri Temple
As everyone knows that Jagannath temple is one of the four Char Dham pilgrimages in Hindus culture. This temple is more than 80 thousands year old. Jagannath temple is significant place in hearts of Hindu devotees. Jagannath temple is a form of Vishnu.
Jagannath means "lord of the world" and is the form of Hindu gods Krishna/Vishnu/ Rama and they are worshipped in Odisha. Apart from all facts, Jagannath Temple in Puri is also known for some mysteries that defy any scientific explanation. People believe these mysteries are actually blessings of Lord Jagannath. You need to visit this place to believe it.
There are four main festivals usually people celebrate in this temple are Ratha Yatra, Chandan Yatra, Snana Yatra and Nabakalebara. Ratha Yatra is the most popular festival celebrated in this temple. So let's know about Ratha Yatra.
Ratha Yatra of Jagannath Puri Temple
Ratha Yatra is one of the biggest and the oldest festival of India. This festival is celebrated every year in June or July month. According to the Hindu calendar, Rath Yatra is observed on the second day of Ashadha month or we can say in occurs in late June or early July. In Hindu calendar, this day is referred to as 'Ashadha Shukla Paksha Dwitiya'.
Ratha Yatra, also celebrated internationally in countries like Dublin, Moscow and New York, is to commemorate Jagannath's visit to Gundicha Temple through Mausi Maa Temple in Puri. Read on to know the story behind Lord Jagannath, his visit, the festival, and the temple.
Now coming to the maine to the main topic.
Mystery of the Jagannath Puri Temple
India is the country full of mystery. The ancient civilization here is probably as much old as the temples here. These millions of year old temple have many hidden secrets inside them. These is no temple without a mystery. Scientists and people also search alot about them. Today you will be shocked after knowing the mystery of Jagannath Puri Temple. This fact is still a mystery and also unknown to everyone.
•The Flag Mystery
Every day a priests climbs at the top of the temple, which is almost 45 storey tall building, to change the flag. This ritual has been in place for 1800 years. It is believed that if this ritual is ever missed, the temple will remain shut for the next 18 years.
•The Prasad Mystery
Depending on the day, records state that 2,000 to 20,000 devotees visit the temple. The quantity of Prasad is equal everyday. Yet nothing get wasted and also it is sufficient for everyone.
•The Pots mystery
While cooking the pot placed above or on the top is cooked first whereas the base one gets cooked at the end. Even when the prasada is carried to the lord in slings of eathen pots, no essence can be smelled but when the same is carried back the scrumptious aroma spreads in the air.
•The Sudarshan Chakra Mystery
It looks straight from everywhere. On the top of the temple is the Ashtadhatu built Sudarshan Chakra. This chakra is also called Neel Chakra and according to the belief, it is considered very auspicious to see it. Its special thing is that if you stand from any corner and look at this chakra from any direction, then it will always appear straight in front of you.
•The Mystery of Direction of Air
Often in the sea areas, the air direction is from sea to earth during the day, while its direction changes in the evening, it starts flowing from the earth to the sea, but it reverses and during the day. The air blows from the temple towards the sea and in the evening the wind blows from the sea towards the temple.
• The Mystery of Top of Temple
No planes and birds fly. This thing about Jagannath temple will surprise you that neither any plane ever passes over the top of the temple nor any bird is ever seen sitting or flying over it.
•The Shadow Mystery
The shadow does not falls here. You must be aware of this law of science that whatever light will fall on the object, even if its shadow becomes small or big in size, it will definitely be formed. But the shadow is not visible at any time of the day in this temple.
•The mystery of voice of Sea
Can't hear the sound of the waves. It will also feel no less than a mystery to you that if you keep a step inside the temple, you will not hear the sound of the waves of the sea. You can feel this wonderful experience very well especially in the evening. But as soon as you step out of the temple you will clearly hear the sound of the waves.
•Change of Sculpture
Here Shri Krishna is called Jagannath. Jagannath is accompanied by his brother Balarama and sister Subhadra. These sculpture of all three are made of wood. There is a new sculpture is made in every 12 years. These sculptures are definitely made new but the shape and form remains the same. It is said that those sculptures are not worshipped, only kept for darshan of devotees.
This is the field where science fails sometimes. This is still a mystery. I'll surely explain you if the mystery get solved in future. Till then, stay tuned!!
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