By Jasreet Kaur13, Dec 2024 04:00 PMjagranjosh.com
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Jagannath Temple in Puri is full of mysteries from its flag flying against the wind to its shadowless dome. Tap to read in detail.
The Flag’s Strange Behavior
The flag at Jagannath Temple always flies in the opposite direction of the wind, a mysterious phenomenon that defies natural laws. This has puzzled experts for years.
Shadowless Dome
The temple’s dome never casts a shadow, even at noon, a curious feature that has remained unexplained by scientists and researchers. It adds to the temple's mystique.
The Sudarshan Chakra Mystery
The Sudarshan Chakra atop the temple always faces you, regardless of where you stand in Puri, adding to the temple's spiritual aura. This phenomenon is awe-inspiring to many visitors.
Secret Ritual of Changing Clothes
Every year, the idols of Lord Jagannath and his siblings undergo a secret ritual where their clothes are changed, but no one is allowed to see them. It is a highly sacred event.
The Freshness of Mahaprasad
The Mahaprasad offered to the deities remains fresh for days, defying normal food preservation principles, and is believed to have divine properties. Many consider it blessed and sacred.
The Replacement of Idols
The deities’ idols are periodically replaced in a secret ritual that no one is allowed to witness, keeping the process a mystery. This ensures the purity of the idols.