Ratha Yatra
July 9th, 2022

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Jagannath Swami

Nayana-Patha-Gami

Bhava Tume

Jai jagannath

ABOUT US

Shree Jagannath Seva Trust of Carolinas is a Nonprofit Religious, Sociocultural, and Educational Organization in North Carolina, USA. Its objective is to provide a spiritual and cultural base for the community through the practice of century old Shree Jagannath Philosophy or "Sanatana Dharma" (the eternal way of life), which is a value system with the belief of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (The World Is One Family) at its core.

OUR HISTORY

Prana pratistha refers to the rite or ceremony by which a murti (image of a god) is consecrated in a Hindu temple, wherein hymns and mantras are recited to invite the deity to be a resident guest, and the idol's eye is opened for the first time.

Prana Pratishta Mahotsava of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra & Lord Sudarshana was performed at the Hindu Society of North Carolina(HSNC) temple at Morrisville from 18th to 20th December 2015.

Jagannatha (meaning "Lord of the Universe”), is a deity worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists around the world. Jagannath is considered a form of Vishnu (conceived as "the Preserver or the Protector") or his avatar Krishna by the Hindus. Jagannath is worshipped along with his brother Balabhadra, sister Subhadra and his divine weapon Sudharshana. The main temple of Lord Jagannath is a prime pilgrimage site for Hindus. It was built in 11th century and is located on the eastern coast of India, at Puri in the state of Odisha, India.

The English word 'Juggernaut' originated from Jagannath and it means an unimaginably large and overpowering force.