In Hinduism, Saraswati is the goddess who represents knowledge, insight, beauty, and music. Saraswati comes from the root word “saras,” which means “fluid.” Having a calming personality, she is believed to bring order to chaos. Celebrations honoring the goddess include the Saraswati Puja. Believers wear yellow during the festival, representing wisdom and prosperity. The worship room is decorated with flower…
Makar Sankranti is a festival honoring the sun deity Surya that occurs when the sun moves into the Capricorn or Makar zodiac sign, indicating the arrival of spring. During this festival, people visit temples and bathe in the Ganges River to honor Surya, the sun deity. In addition to flying kites and decorating with flowers, locals eat jaggery and sesame…
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…
For devout Hindus, the month known as “Kartika” is the year’s holiest month. The final five days of Panchuka are the most religious of the whole month, and the last day is “Kartika Purnima,” which marks the conclusion of the sacred period. During this month, devotees attend temples and take baths before sunrise. Jagannath Dham Puri in Odisha and Mathura/Vrindaban…
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…