Jagannath – Itisaras

The Cult of Lord Jagannath

September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 Debopriya Bhattacharya 6 Comments Aska, Baxi Jagabandhu, Belief, cast, Celebration, color, cult, cultural, Culture, Discrimination, distinction, diversification, diversity, ethnicity, faith, festival, Gajapati, hindu, icon, identity, Jagannath, Jagannath Dhama, linguistic, nationalism, Odisha, Odisha Festivals, Paika Rebellion, Polity, rashtra devta, rath, Rath Yatra, Religion, social, sovereign, spiritual, srikshetra, transhumanism, Unity

Lord Jagannath is a deity worshipped by people from various regional sections of the country. He is believed to be another form or avatar of Lord Vishnu himself. In a country like India, where we have people coming in from so many different backgrounds, we still find things to bind us together – be it in the name of faith or religion too.

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The Great Indian Summer- a Novel Perspective

July 15, 2018August 24, 2018 Editor 2 Comments Chandan Yatra, climate, Colonial India, cultural synthesis, Ekadashi, Hindu tradition, Hinduism, Indian culture, Indian festivals, Indian legend, Indian rituals, Indian tradition, Jagannath, Patta Chitra, Puri, Rath Yatra, Sandalwood, Summer, synthesis, tropical weather

TweetShareSharePin0 SharesThe climatic conditions and topography of a region play a significant role in defining the socio-cultural practices of its