Seeking the divine blessings
For any important event we seek the divine blessings first and Lord Jagannath Temple at Puri is our first and foremost choice. The temple built in 10th century CE is an icon of supreme divinity for all Hindus and one of the Char dhams, that everyone desire to visit at least once in life time. For us, its a place to visit often to attain mental peace, to have a glimpse of the God and then eat the Mahaprasad to feel blessed. If you do not know, then the Mahaprasad usually has no essence after being cooked, but when its offered to the God, and then brought to the sale point, a delicious smell spreads. One can never be tired of visiting the temple and eating the Mahaprasad in his entire life - such is the divine power of the blessings. The boy wanted to take the divine blessings before his board exams - I felt it was a call from the Lord - to fulfill his wish.
And we always wear either new or washed dress and eat full vegan food on the day of visiting the temple - some practice that makes us feel the sacredness. He met one of his childhood friends while drinking tender coconuts on our way.
Once we reach there, we leave the car at the parking place as they do not allow the vehicle because of large crowd. But then we love the rickshaw ride - something that we enjoy only when going to the temple.
Mahaprasad is sold in Anand Bazar (Anand means Happiness, Bazar is market), a place that is probably the biggest open-air hotel in the world. Thousands of devotees come and eat together, sitting on the ground, which is considered more blessed. And Mahaprasad can be served on any auspicious occasions and people order it in advance for bulk quantities and take using transportation. For the first time, the kids experienced eating the hot serving, sitting on the ground. I got the contact of the vendor from a very closed friend who belongs to Puri and he was very happy to serve as much the kids needed - probably it was the biggest meal of their life. It was a unique experience for them, there are no photographs though as phones are not allowed inside the temple. And now they want to go again and again.
After getting out of the temple, we headed to the Golden beach, and could not resist capture the Narendra Tank, one of the largest tanks built in 15th century AD where the famous ritual of Chandana Yatra of Lord Jagannath is celebrated annually.
By the time we reached the beach, it was almost evening. The kids wanted to take bathe at the beach and the Civic authority has recently developed a stretch of Golden beach nicely (themed as Blue Flag Beach) with all the facilities for which they charge a little. Unfortunately the tickets for the bathe / changing rooms are not sold after 5 pm, so we changed the plan to not get wet completely. But who can prevent the kids to not go to the sea, when you are on the beach.
See some sense of responsibility ? The beach is one of the finest beach and the ambience was serene as we experienced the sun going down.
They charge for these chairs ( 50 for a hour), but the ones that are located at a little distance is free. And even though the facilities close by evening, you can stay longer - lot of people were coming for an evening walk. A family photo was desired so we requested someone to capture a few.
And that failed panorama photo shoot with a very young model and novice photographer - we were enjoying each of those moments.
The kids wanted to eat at a famous chinese restaurant at Puri while coming back, so we decided to leave the beach as we also had to drive back home. But then they could not resist eating tiramissue at this nice cafe on our way back from the beach.
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What a lovely family you have @sanjeevm, you all look so happy to be together. Your wife is especially beautiful, you are a lucky man.
Thank you a lot.
It's a comprehensive virtual tour of Puri and Shree Lord Jagannath, Puri. I really like that panoramic view. You are a loving father and the family bonding is indeed stronger, I can see that from the series of shots and this blog. I wish you all the very best.
I have been to this place in 2017, it was really amazing tour.
Beach time! Beautiful place, I´m sure you had a blast over there :) Btw your kids always pose so nicely and lovingly for the photos, do they ever argue and fight each other? :D
They fight a lot :) Even divide everything. You will laugh to hear that, they have a weighing machine and they divide everything (Chocolates on the top of the list) exactly by weighing them :)
Hahaha this is brilliant! :D I mean the scales :D Me and my sister, we used to fight a loooot when we were kids but we didn´t have the scales to divide everything fifty fifty :D
Visting Puri Jagannath Temple someday is on my list for years but not been able to do this. Hope this will be done soon. You shared nice Nice photos.
It's definitely a lovely place to spend 2-3 days. You can plan some nearby areas , if you can spend a little more.
Gotta charge for the nice chairs! :)
looks like your son likes orange just like mine. NICE!
He likes vibrant colors.
receiving the blessings of our supreme divinities for any activity that is going to be carried out is a great option for you in the Hindu culture
I think, its part of every culture,isn't it ?
Not here in my country Venezuela is not like that. Only in few exceptions
Great family bonding😍🥰
Ahhhh puri is one my list since long ...hope to make to this place sooner.....always good to get the blessing of thakur ji.
You should come either now or in Winter, as its getting hotter.
I know it's not far away from my place....too much caught up with Dad...may be someday I will.make it.
It will really be great to pay a visit to this type of environment I must confess
For us, its just a 2 hr drive, so we often go there.
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A great family, congrats! Have you a nice day! 😊
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Thank you so much.
I always learn things when I read your blogs.
The beach looks fantastic, I live at the sea, my beach is six minutes walk from my house, so I always want to be near the sea hehe!
What a great trip and the temple sounds amazing, it was good you got your family group photos too!
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Must be very enjoying.
Yes as long it is not raining!
It's nice to see coconuts in the street. That's also common here.
The beach looks like the one from our place too.
I wish you and your family all the best
Hello dear friend @sanjeevm good day
I love their traditions, and what I like the most is that their children are familiar with them, and wish the blessing before their exam.
The place you have visited is really beautiful, I loved the photographs of the beach, an excellent place to rest your body and mind
Beautiful photographs, I appreciate that you let us know
have a great day
Thank you a lot for your blessings.
Wow my dear friend you are going to Jagannath Puri. I am very happy to you go there with your family and enjoying. Happy journey my dear friend and enjoy it.
Jagannath Puri is just 2 hrs drive from my home.
Ohk. Nice my dear friend. I will plan to see jagannath Puri
That is what I like about your culture, my friend. They seek the blessing of their Gods for any important event that occurs in their lives. Besides receiving the blessings makes one stronger, that place has everything and a little more.
Spent some nice moments there with family. The place is really beautiful. A truly wonderful family and many beautiful bonds with everyone. May such bonds remain intact throughout life.
Thank you so much, we look forward to each other in a family and that is our strength.
Kid likes his new glasses, right?
Yes, absolutely.
You seem to be having a lot of fun here.. I pray to God that you always stay this happy.
Thank you.
Man I love seeing you and your happy family in your posts. Such an interesting part of the world and I long to return.
Happiness to you and yours my friend!
Thank you so much.
Nice family time. Thanks for sharing with us @sanjeevm
These pictures shows how much strong the love is between your family ;) Golden beach is no doubt a must to visit place. Thanks for sharing these wonderful moments with us @sanjeevm
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@sanjeevm Absolutely beautiful captures, Sanjeev...Sun, sand and sea and the family...having some great time together !!!
Visting Puri Jagannath Temple is the most auspicious place to be !!! Seek the divine blessings !!!
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