Prathamastami is a festival celebrated in Odisha that honors the firstborns and prays for their well-being. At the end of the first year, the elder female relatives would give the child new clothes and a lighted lamp as an ovation. This is followed by rites where the Mantras are recited. The festival takes place on the eighth day of the…
Every Thursday in the month of Margashira is a celebration in Odisha and the coastal region of Andhra Pradesh. Every home you pass will have its front door decorated with ‘Jhoti-Chita,’ designs made from rice paste to celebrate Manabasa Gurubara. The decorations feature lovely floral patterns and incorporate little feet of Maa Lakshmi. Each lady of the house gently invites…
Karthik Purnima is a renowned festival celebrated by Hindus during the month of Kartik. This month is revered as the holiest for religious rituals. On this day, many fast and perform pujas in the belief that doing so will help them progress along the path of karma, dharma, and salvation. To ensure everything is done according to rituals, booking a…
Panchuka is the final five days of the sacred month of Kartika, celebrated in Odisha. From Bada Ekadashi to Kartika Purnima, five days, devotees of Lord Jagannath fast. This time is revered as sacred, and those who pay respect throughout the month believe it brings great rewards. Those seeking the convenience of having puja samagris delivered to their homes can…
Flowers have been used as a universal language for ages across different cultures. They are the representations of beauty and joy. However, their importance goes beyond their superficial beauty, especially in Indian weddings. When it comes time to make a lifelong commitment, flowers are ideal as they express human sentiment far beyond what words can say. The wedding season is…
The sounds of crackers everywhere, the excitement of exchanging sweets, the flurry of new outfits, and the illuminating lights of lamps – Diwali is approaching. It’s a time for connection between the believers and god. People perform puja during this time to please the gods and ask for good fortune, success, and happiness. For many devotees, online poojari booking services…
Puja samagris used in ritual worship have a specific purpose. They are sacred items required for the performance of certain pujas. It is easy to get them delivered to your doorstep with puja items delivery services in Bhubaneswar. This samagris is required for all pujas, whether performed in a home or a temple. These are necessary if you want to…
The Navaratri festival honors the Hindu goddess Durga, representing purity and power (or Shakti), and is celebrated for nine nights. There are four times a year when the festival is held. This includes the Navaratris in the months of Magh, Chaitra/Vasant, Ashada, and Shardiya. Devotees celebrate the nine incarnations of Maa Durga throughout the nine nights. These are Shailputri, Brahmacharini,…
Whether you’re talking about worshipping, the environment, or our daily lives, everyone can agree that flowers are essential. Since ancient times, Rishis and other devotees have offered flowers to deities in pujas. Many Hindu gods, as depicted in art and described in the Puranas, are shown to have flowers in their hands or worn as ornamentation. They are an integral…
Pooja is the constant way of achieving inner calm, erasing negative emotions, and getting forgiveness. It is a ritual used to show reverence for the holy and to ask for blessings and affection. It helps us raise our spiritual vibrations and protect ourselves from negativity by worshiping a higher power. These positive energies can bring peace and prosperity into our…