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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Diaspora celebrates Niladri Bije in Japan, Canada, Aus
1 2 Bhubaneswar/Rourkela: As the sibling deities returned to the Puri Jagannath Temple on the occasion of Niladri Bije on Tuesday, Odias abroad also celebrated the ritual to mark the end of Rath Yatra. At Kawasaki in Japan, members of NPO-Odisha Community Japan enacted the 'Laxmi-Narayan kali' or the scene when an upset Maa Laxmi blocks the way of Lord Jagannath for not taking her on the yatra. Maa Laxmi was played by Pratima Behera, president, NPO-OCJ, Swadhi Kumar Behera performed the character of Lord Jagannath, while the script was readied by Arun Rayguru and Sarmistha Sarangi was the storyteller. "We have been doing Laxmi-Narayan kali since the last five years as it is an integral part of Rath Yatra," said Pratima. The divine fight ends with Lord Jagannath trying to console his wife with rasagola. A similar scene was enacted at the Shree Jagannath Temple in Etobicoke, Toronto, Canada. Niladri Bije was also celebrated with devotion at the Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre (HTCC) in Canberra, Australia. The evening began with a 'sankalpa puja', followed by collective chanting of 'Hanuman Chalisa' 11 times, an 'aarati' and 'rasagola bhoga', symbolising the reconciliation between Lord Jagannath and Maa Laxmi. The sibling deities were then reinstalled on a jewelled throne, concluding their annual sojourn. Rath Yatra attracted over 1,500 devotees in Canberra, who pulled the decorated chariot around the temple, sang bhajans, danced and shared 'prasad'. B ahuda Yatra was celebrated on Saturday, featuring a performance by a bhajan singer from Punjab. On Sunday, the Suna Besha ritual was performed along with a 'satsang'. Tarun Agasti, founding member of Shree Jagannath Consciousness ANZ, told TOI, "With Mahaprabhu's grace, we have celebrated Rath Yatra in Canberra for 15 years. This year was special as Rath Yatra was held for the first time in Sydney and for the second year in Melbourne and Auckland. It is heartening to see Mahaprabhu's devotion grow across Australia and New Zealand."
Time of India
01-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Thousands visit Ghatagaon temple to observe Tarini brata
Keonjhar: Thousands of devotees from across the state gathered in Ghatagaon, Keonjhar district, on Tuesday to observe 'Tarini Brata'. The highlight of the festival was the golden attire of Maa Tarini, drawing devotees in large numbers. 'Tarini Brata' is celebrated annually on a Tuesday between Rath Yatra and Bahuda Yatra. On the auspicious day, devotees, predominantly women, participate in a ritual where they tie a sacred thread, known as 'brata', after offering prayers at the Maa Tarini Temple. The local administration and temple trust implemented several measures to ensure peaceful observance. The day began with priests and servitors performing various rituals early in the morning. Following the rituals, the temple gates were opened for devotees. Devotees patiently waited in long queues to offer prayers. "Special arrangements, such as setting up barricades and deployment of police personnel and volunteers, have been made for a peaceful darshan," said Sanjiv Mohapatra, executive officer of the temple trust. In Keonjhar, 'Tarini Brata' was also observed at Gundicha Temple. Women offered puja to Lord Baladevjew and tied the 'brata' in the name of Maa Tarini. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Coinciding with 'Hera Panchami,' the endowment department, along with the district administration, arranged several facilities for darshan of the deities and observance of 'Tarini Brata'. "In the evening, Maa Laxmi will be taken from Sri Baladevjew Temple to Gundicha Temple. As per ritual, Maa Laxmi will return to Baladevjew Temple, symbolically breaking the chariot," explained Panchanan Sahu, a caretaker of the Baladevjew Temple. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
