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Jaya Jagannath,
( Attached : Mausi maa Temple route
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This week end visit the
divine harbor, Sri Jagannath Temple and Mausi maa temple at
Bangalore.
Lord Jagannath’s life style is not different that of any normal
human being. His festivals, rituals, events and activities equates
the stature of God and his consort to that of any human being.
Hera means to ‘see’ and Panchami means the ‘fifth day’. The popular
belief is that Lord Jagannath had promised his wife Goddess Lakshmi
that He will return the next day. But Lord Jagannath does not return
the next day. Goddess Lakshmi waits and waits and finally on the
fifth day she goes to Gundicha Temple on a palanquin and sees the
Ratha of Lord Jagannath outside Gundicha Temple.
During Rath Yatra Lord Jagannath forgets to take his wife Goddess
Laxmi along with him. Goddess Laxmi with anger sets out in night and
visits the Gundicha Temple. After having a stealthy look at her Lord
and worshiping goddess Gundicha from out side the temple, she
damages Nandigosha Ratha to teach Lord Jagannath a lesson for
leaving her alone in the temple. This ritual is called as Hera
Panchami.
This festival is definitely worth attending. Sri Jagannath Temple
Bangalore invites all devotees of Lord Jagannath to visit Lord
Jagannath Temple and Mausi Maa Temple during week end. Mausi maa
temple is situated behind HSR Lay out Bus Depot, just half a mile
away from the temple. ( Route attached ).
Regards
Team Nilachakra
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