Jagannath Puri
Jagannath Puri’s Unique Tradition: There is a famous temple of Lord Jagannath in Puri, Odisha. Jagannath Puri is considered to be the largest among the four Dhams. Here every year on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month, Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra is taken out. Here Lord Shri Krishna is present in the form of Jagannath ji, Balram ji in the form of Balabhadra and sister Subhadra ji. A large number of devotees attend the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath.
There is a religious belief that by pulling the ropes of the chariots during the Rath Yatra, all the sins committed knowingly or unknowingly are destroyed and the path to salvation opens. This year Jagannath ji’s Rath Yatra will start from 16th July and will continue till 24th July. Jagannath ji also has some unique traditions, out of which one tradition is very strange. In Jagannath Puri, devotees are ‘caned’ as prasad. It is said to be related to Shri Krishna.
The practice of ‘caning’ the devotees as Prasad
The tradition of ‘caning’ the devotees as Prasad in Jagannath Puri is related to the childhood of Shri Krishna. Lord Shri Krishna was very mischievous in his childhood. He was always scolded by his mother Yashoda. Not only this, sometimes mother Yoshada used to beat Bhagwan with a cane also. Cane is very dear to Lord Krishna. This is the reason why this cane is kept near Lord Jagannath in the temple of Puri. The priests beat the devotees who visit with this cane.
the sins of life are destroyed
According to beliefs, all the sins of the devotees who are hit by the priest’s cane are destroyed. Devotees who eat cane get the right direction in life and their sorrows also reduce. This cane is made from coconut wood and is considered a special offering of Lord Jagannath. It is also advisable to bring cane from Jagannath Puri. Keeping this cane in the temple of the house and letting the family members touch it after the puja brings positivity in life.
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