Rituals

(ge subject to change depending upon the rituals of the day)

1. "DWARPHITA & MANGAL ALATI " AT 5.30 A.M. (Opening of the door and morning prayer)

The door opens early in the morning by the pujari in the presence of the security person after verification of the locking system . Soon after the opening of the door, sacred lamps is offered to the deities which is called "Mangal Alati".

2. "MAILAM" AT 6 A.M.

"Mailam" is a word used in Shri Jagannath Temple,which means change or removal of dresses and flowers etc. At this time some specific sevaks change the clothes, flowers, Tulasi leaves of the deities worn on the previous night.

3. "ABAKASH" - 6 A.M. TO 6.30 A.M.

Purificatory rites like brushing of teeth and bath is known as "Abakash ". At this time Temple almonak ( Astrological Calender) is refffered and read out the tithi and other astrological details of the day and according to that, that very days rituals are performed.

4. "MAILAM" and Pravatha Puja 6.45 A.M to 8.00 A.M.

At this time deities change their clothes ( Tadap & Uttariya ) and wear another set of clothes. A sevak keeps in the sanctum Akhanda Baitha i.e. one lamp which burns till " Pahuda " or the time of the retirement of the deities to bed.

5. ROSHA HOMA, SURYA PUJA, AND DWARAPAL PUJA- 8 A.M. to 8.30 A.M.

While the deities are given the decorations and alankaram associated Pujari will organize and arrangements are made for prasada preparation and " Surya puja ". Then the images of two gate keepers named Jaya and Vijaya on the entrance of the Jagamohan of the Temple are worshipped.

6. GOPALA BALLAVA PUJA - 9 A.M. (Breakfast of the God)

The prescribed time at 9 A.M the break fast puja is offered.

7. MADHYANHA DHUPA (MORNING LUNCH OFFERING) 12.30 A.M.

Two pujapandas organize the puja for offering the lunch madhyanha prashad which includes mainly cooked rice, vegetable curry and dal

8. MADHYANHA PAHUDHA 1 P.M. to 3.30 P.M.

If rituals have been performed in time and if time permits, the Deities retire for the afternoon.

9. SANDHYA ALATI

In the evening again sacred lamps are offered to the deities after Madhyana Dhupa Mailam. On Ekadasi day,the deities change their clothes and wear another sets after "Alati" is over.

10. SANDHYA DHUPA - 6.30 P.M. to 7 P.M.

After "Sandhya Alati" again Bhogas are offered to the deities in the same manner like Madhyan Dhupa but this time Bhoga amount is mostly fruit and sweets. After Puja again lamp offering is made which is called as "Jaya Mangala Alati".

11. MAILAM AND CHANDANA LAGI

After "Sandhya Dhoopa" deities are annointed with Sandal paste mixed with champhor, keshar and Kasturi.

12. BADASINGHAR VESHA

After Chandan lagi, deities are dressed with silken robes and flower ornaments.

GENERAL DARSHAN

Darshanof the deities is open to all irrespective of caste, creed, religion, Nationality and gender during the opening times of the shrine complex (6.30 A.M to 1.00 P.M, 3.30 P.M to 8.00 PM)