The divine kitchen of the Jagannath Temple in Puri prepares two main types of Mahaprasad: Sankudi and Sukhila.

Nag Panchami, celebrated in the monsoon season, is widely known as a day of serpent worship.

Nag Panchami is a religious festival that celebrates the venerable Nagas, serpent deities deeply woven into Hindu mythology.

Walk into any home in Puri during the Rath Yatra season or visit a corner of Raghurajpur village, and you’ll likely find a cloth painting of Lord Jagannath with bold eyes, floral borders, and intricate details.

Sawan Shivaratri, observed in the sacred month of Shravan, is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the destroyer of ignorance and the giver of wisdom.

Lord Shiva, the destroyer of evil and bestower of blessings, is worshipped for peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.

The first Monday of Shravan holds immense power. It marks a fresh beginning, charged with divine energy that sets a positive tone for the entire holy month.

At the heart of Puri’s Jagannath Temple lies the tradition of offering 56 varieties of food daily to Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra.

Observed by married women, especially newlyweds, on Tuesdays during the month of Shravan, Mangala Gauri Vrat is a devotional offering to Goddess Gauri (Parvati) for the well-being, longevity, and prosperity of the husband and household.

Vat Savitri Vrat is a sacred Hindu fast observed by married women across India, especially in the month of Jyeshtha (May/June), to pray for their husband’s long life and family well-being.