The Indian state of Orissa is currently in severe crisis. One of the most severe storms to hit the region in recent years, made landfall at 08:00 AM on Friday. Fani is the strongest cyclone this early…
Seek the Lord’s blessing at the Jagannath Temple
The land of Puri in Orissa is the abode of the holiest of holy temple of Jagannath. One of the most revered Chardham destinations in India, the temple is flocked by devotees in vast numbers continuous…
THE STORY OF HOW THE DIETIES OF JAGANNATH CAME TO BE!
The story of the Temple of Jagannath is quite interesting. Here’s how it goes: Centuries ago, there lived a king by the name of Indradyumna in Malwa in central India. He was a great devotee of Lord Vi…
THE MYSTERIOUS JAGANNAT TEMPLE
The temple of Jagannat is considered most holy. When Pandavas began their journey to Yamraj, they were advised by the Sapt Rishis to must visit the ‘Chaar Dham’ that will get them closer to ‘moksha’. …
Char Dham Yatra – a visit of spirituality
The Char Dham Trip (“four abodes”) is jaunt a set of 4 pilgrimage sites in India. Vaishnavite Hindus believe that visiting these sites helps win “Moksha” (salvation). It includ…
First Udasi of Guru Nanak (1500 to 1506)
In his first Udasi (travel), Nanak covered east of india and returned home after spending about six years. He started from Sultanpur in 1500 and visited his village Talwandi to meet and inform his par…