Sola-Pua-Maa: A Silent Buddhist site of Jajpur, which is now turned to a Hindu Pilgrim site.

Published in OrissaPOST and DailyHunt When we talk about “Buddhism in Odisha”, at that time the Diamond Buddhist Triangle is the first place, which came to mind at instant. Because, the largest concentration of Buddhist remains can be found at here. The three sites are consisting three points or vertices – Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri

Jagannatha: The Supreme God —– Buddhist Connections or Origin.

I tweeted something about Jagannatha and I found different views from different people regarding the origin of Jagannatha. Many of them mentioning that Jagannatha is Vishnu (or incarnation of Vishnu). As a pure Vaishnavite, I also beliefs the same. But there are some people who opined that He maybe or may not be Vishnu. He

Jagannatha: The Supreme God —– Tribal Connections or Origin.

I tweeted something about Jagannatha and I found different views from different people regarding the origin of Jagannatha. Many of them mentioning that Jagannatha is Vishnu (or incarnation of Vishnu). As a pure Vaishnavite, I also beliefs the same. But there are some people who opined that He maybe or may not be Vishnu. He

Danga Bhasa or Boita Bandana Ustav: Finding its Ancient Roots and Rituals

The month of Kartika is in the name of Kumar Kartikeya, son of Mahadev and commander of the army of gods. He is the only God who has been given one month in 12 months. This month is considered to be the most auspicious and sacred for all Hindus. On the occasion of Kartika Purnima,