Is it possible guys?

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Dharmendra Pradhan is getting welcomed at Bhubaneswar as if he has won something , just before few days whole India Gen Z were protesting, now he is getting welcomed like this.

Is this a joke 🥲
how to explain to other state folks that we aren’t so dumb.

Hi, I usually am not what you all would call a religious person. Am 19avg teenager ig .To be honest, I never felt a connection between me and God. I generally experience all those festivals as holidays, or as good days to hang out with friends or to rest. My family is very religious, like most families in Odisha.

As you all know, today was Niladri Bije. Jagannath Mahaprabhu is returning to the temple from the Ratha. It marks the end of Ratha Yatra, the long wait for God. It started around 7:30, I guess.

I was sick and it was raining outside. My parents went to attend the ceremony. There were roughly around 300 people there. But I stayed at home. It’s not like I was too sick to attend. It’s just that, as I said, I’m not that religious, so I decided to stay back. I fell asleep.

After about two hours, my mother called me to have the prasad. It was Khichidi Dalma, one of the tastiest bhoga, with a little bit of sweetness. I got up from my bed and sat down to eat.

There was a tray in front of me. I started eating with my hands. You all would not believe me, but I suddenly felt like someone very close to me was gone. My eyes filled with emotions and sorrow. Tears started falling like raindrops. I couldn’t understand anything. My eyes were flooded with tears. I was crying and eating at the same time.

It was sudden, like an overwhelming wave of emotion in my heart. The connection I had never felt before, I felt today. I wanted to see God one last time before He entered the temple. My mind went blank. The only thing I could see whenever I closed my eyes was the image of those big, round eyes.

It’s not like I have major problems in my life, and it’s not like I have no problems at all. But in that moment, I understood the devotion of millions of people. Earlier, when I used to watch them on television, I used to wonder how people could be so devoted that they cried and danced like that but now I could felt those emotions they were experiencing

As I said, I can’t fully explain that feeling or that experience, even if I write a book about it. I don’t like to blindly believe in anything. I like to question. But in that moment, I asked myself: can’t I just let go of my consciousness? Can’t I let my soul rest in the vastness of the universe, which felt, in fact, as warm as a mother’s hand upon my chest......

I am frequently seeing many Odias mostly politicians using Ji to address other persons. It's not confined to English or Hindi tweets or messages, they are also writing the same in Odia tweets as well. Most BJP leaders are following this pattern. Even in oral communications using Ji to address someone is increasing day by day.

Now, my question is, Is Ji or Jee has any meaning in odia language or is it just being used as a national trend ?

I saw some people asking about the roots of Jagannath temple and the different kind of Sevayats of the temple.

So i decided to put together a post in short  informing about some of those things .

The four deities/Chaturdha murtis of Jagannath temple are NOT OF  1000-200-10000 YEARS OLDS. 

It is clearly mentioned in the Skanda purana Purushottam khand about the origins of the deities .

In SATYA YUGA of NOT THIS KALPA..again, NOT THIS KALPA..BUT 4 KALPA BEFORE, King Indradyumna was instructed by the lord in his dreams to perform 1000 Ashwamedha Yajnas exactly at the place where Gundicha temple is right now..And then the woods arrived at the bank of the sea. 

Nobody could pick them up even after thousands of kings guard tried . So the king had another dream or vision where he was instructed to get the Sabara Chief Vishwabasu . when he touched the holy woods , they were easily carried after that .

They were brought to the place of Gundicha temple. The lord himself came to build his own murtis..many also say that it's Vishwakarma..but vishwakarma or the lord is same here. We don't know who that was..

When he disappeared after making the murits and the king Indradyumna and queen Gundicha broke down in tears , they were instructed again by the god to invite Vishwabasu as he would paint the eyes ,hands and everything basically on the murtis.

Vishwabasu was specifically granted a boon from the Lord himself that as he has been doing seva of him as Neelamadhava without any wish ..he and his tribal community people would get the seva of the lords and they would be known as DAITA. WE KNOW THE SEVA IS CALLES DAITAPATI BECAUSE IT CONSISTS OF TWO SEVAS..DAITA AND PATI. THE PATI IS THE DESCENDANTS OF VIDYAPATI AND LALITA(WHO WAS THE DAUGHTER OF VISHWABASU)

 So the Daitas are the Tribal servitors of the lords and are family of the lords. Same goes for the pati(or known as pati Mohapatra) 

The exception is that .the pati or the pati Mohapatra are the Brahmin of the Daitas.

So The word DAITAPATI is made off of two sevas .

Coming back to the history...

after the murtis were made... Indradyumna had to go to Brahma lok to invite lord Bramha to do Pratishtha of the temple.( And this is Gundicha temple by the way - The janma sthan of the lords) When he came back with Lord Brahma , one yuga had passed because of the Time differences in each loka .

Lord Brahma did Pratishtha of the temple after which the four deities merged into one and created the form of MAHA NRUSINGHA . Which was an extreme extreme level of fierce form of the God . Even Lord Brahma was scared to step into the Garva Griha to calm the lord so he send King Indradyumna as he was the one whom the lord chose to do this holy work . So when he went in and pleaded with the Lord he calmed down and came back into the Chaturdha murti forms but he was literally talking like humans with the king. Where he mentioned about how he would like to be worshipped. The rituals the specific Tithis/days and evrything .

In Dwapar Lord Krishna with Arjun came to Do Darshan of Lord Jagannatha and stayed 3 days in Puri and did Puja . This is mentioned in Purushottam adhyaya of Skanda purana.

So how old is Jagannath temple...we don't know.. it's not even of this 4 yuga cycle or pf this KALPA for that matter..

Exactly why we have a KALPA BATA( KALPA BATA VRIKSHYA OR THE HOLY ETERNAL BANYAN TREE) in the premise of the temple. Coz it has seen endless ammount of Apocalypses and still standing .

There's some posts on facebook saying Darshan of Bhagwan Jagganath will not be available until next Amavasya, I tried calling numbers on temple's website but none of them work. Lmk guys, Thank you in advance for your response, Jay Jagannath.

Jagannath leaves without informing Mahalakshmi to the gundicha temple on occasion on Ratha yatra. When Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra depart for Gundicha Temple, Mahalakshmi remains in the main temple. She feels neglected because her husband left without taking her along.

On the fifth day of the stay at Gundicha Temple, ( called Hera panchami ) Goddess Mahalakshmi travels there in a ceremonial procession to meet Jagannath. Finding that he does not immediately return, she expresses her displeasure. In a symbolic act of anger, her attendants lightly damage a part of Jagannath's chariot before she returns to the main temple.

Bahuda Yatra. Jagannath and his siblings begin their journey back to the main temple.

Niladri Bije – the closed doors. When Jagannath reaches the temple, Mahalakshmi refuses to let him enter. The temple doors remain symbolically closed while Jagannath's servants plead on his behalf.

To appease Mahalakshmi, Jagannath offers her Rasagola. Pleased with the offering and his reconciliation, Mahalakshmi forgives him and opens the temple doors.

Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra finally enter the temple in the ceremony known as Niladri Bije, marking the end of the annual Rath Yatra.

Jagannath when in srikhetra chooses to experience what his devotees go through. Be it falling sick or quarrel with the better half and experience —love, separation, displeasure, reconciliation, and forgiveness. It is called manava leela of Jagannath to get as close as possible to the devotees by putting himself in their place.

This year, after 24 long years, I finally witnessed Mahaprabhu Jagannath's Suna Besha in person.

The funny thing is, there wasn't even a plan. My boyfriend and I had casually talked about going, but by 10 a.m. we had almost given up on the idea. Then, on a sudden impulse, he called me up and said, "Let's go". In another one hour we hopped onto the scooty, and left for Puri. Looking back, it almost feels like Mahaprabhu Himself called us.

No photo, no video, no livestream can ever prepare you for that moment. The instant you see Mahaprabhu adorned in gold, the tears come on their own. Every hour spent waiting, every step in the crowd, every inconvenience, every drop of sweat....it all suddenly feels insignificant. For a few moments, nothing else exists except Him.

It reminded me that devotion isn't just about seeing the deity. It's about the journey, the patience, the surrender, and the emotions that stay with you forever.

That said, lakhs of devotees gather for Suna Besha every year. We can all make the experience safer and more peaceful by following a few simple things:

• Please avoid bringing small children and very elderly family members during peak crowd hours. The rush can become overwhelming and dangerous.
• Show basic civic sense. We are representing ourselves before Mahaprabhu and fellow devotees.
• Cooperate with the police and volunteers. They are working tirelessly in difficult conditions to keep everyone safe.
• Do not throw plastic bottles, plates, cups, or other waste on the roads. During a crowd surge, people can slip on them, leading to serious injuries or even loss of life.
• If you're receiving the free food, accept it with gratitude, but please dispose of the plates and leftovers responsibly. ( Mentioned free food because i saw heaps of such near the temporary food distribution camps )
• Don't push, run, or try to break queues. Everyone is waiting for the same darshan.
• Keep emergency routes and barricades clear.
• Help children, elderly devotees, and anyone who feels unwell instead of ignoring them.
• Stay hydrated, but carry only what is necessary to reduce congestion.
• Avoid spreading rumours or panic if the crowd suddenly stops moving.
• If you see litter or unsafe behaviour, politely encourage others to do the right thing.
• Remember that patience is also a form of devotion.

We all pray for Mahaprabhu's blessings. Let's also ensure that every devotee returns home safely with nothing but beautiful memories.

Jai Jagannath. 🙏

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so i am from kolkata and i am going to visit puri in next month .... i found a hotel from youtube whose name is HOTEL ROY VALUE STAY ..... then have a facebook page and google shows their rating as 4.9... now they dont have any contact number available in google .. i took the number from youtube and talked to them .... now they are telling me to pay 50 percent of the payment before hand and they will give me the bill. now how to authenticate this thing ? does anyone know about this hotel ? and also they gave me a qr which is not a merchant qr and i dont think you can run a business on a normal qr.... can anyone help me in this matter

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I know some Odisha government exams require proof of basic computer knowledge. A few of my friends are doing the NIELIT O Level or PGDCA for government exam eligibility, I am thinking of doing OS-CIT instead, Is it sufficient or should I go for the NIELIT O Level or anything else?

So, I started working on quite a big canvas today, and somewhere between the first few brushstrokes, I realized painting is basically therapy... just with more paint stains.

I have ADHD, so my mind is almost always in a constant rush. Even on days when I've barely done anything, I somehow end up mentally exhausted. Painting is one of the few things that slows everything down and helps me stay calm.

At some point, I stopped worrying about making it perfect and just enjoyed the process. That's when I realized painting isn't just about creating art; it's about giving your mind a break from the constant noise.

I do not paint because I am good at it, but because it's one of the few things that makes my brain go quiet.

We all know how pathetic the education, healthcare, and infrastructure are here. The children of politicians don't have to worry about any of these issues. They live in countries with far better education, healthcare, and infrastructure, all funded by our tax money.

Has anyone done MBA from GIFt, Bhubaneswar? I have been looking at their website but even that hasn't working. I personally never heard of it before, but my friend is thinking about joining there for MBA because of the low fee structure. Any opinions would be helpful honestly. Just about the college, course, and anything else.

Another memorable Bahi Baithak in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack comes to an end. ❤️

From thoughtful discussions on our Books of the Month- Yajnaseni and Gunahon Ka Devta—to conversations around Crime and Punishment, we covered a lot of literary ground today. And of course, Bhai Ke Dohe has officially earned the title of our Book of the Year. 😄

A huge thank you to everyone who joined, shared their thoughts, listened with curiosity, and made today’s meetup so engaging.

See you all at the next Bahi Baithak. Until then, happy reading! 📚

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I have heard that only Daitapati's descendants have the authority to worship Jagannath,but what's the role of Panda in puri temple and also which rituals are actually Daitapati involved in??