Origin of Sri Puri Jagannatha; Significance of Monday Fast In Hinduism

Origin of Sri Puri Jagannatha King Indradyumna was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu and was very eager to meet Him face to face. At one time, by the Lord's arrangement, a devotee of the Lord arrived in the court of King Indradyumna, and in the course of discussion he began to talk about an incarnation of Lord Vishnu named Nila-Madhava. After hearing these topics, King Indradyumna became very inspired and sent different brahmanas in different directions to search for and inquire about Lord Nila-Madhava. All of them, however, were unsuccessful and returned to the capital city of the King, except for one priest of the name... Read Article Significance of Monday Fast In Hinduism Many Hindu followers fast on Mondays. It is one of the most auspicious days of the week as it is in honour of Lord Shiva, the ascetic God who lives in the mountains of Kailash. There are many rituals and myths associated with this Somvar Vrat as the fast is called in Hindi. But first let us take a look at the right way to fast on Monday. The Tenets of the Somvar Vrat Fasting for Lord Shiva is relatively simple. He is not a God who is too enshrined in rituals. The fast must... Read Article This newsletter is sent to 258,573 subscribers. To subscribe, please visit: http://www.indiadivine.com/newsletter/index.php?action=subscribe To unsubscribe, please visit: http://www.indiadivine.com/newsletter/index.php?action=unsubscribe