Mysteries of jagannath temple: The temple of Lord Jagannath, located in Puri, Odisha, is not only one of the four dhams of India, but it has many secrets that have not been solved till date. These secrets put the devotees in amazement and force scientists to think. Here we are telling you about the 10 such amazing and unresolved secrets related to the Puri Jagannath temple, which make this holy abode even more special.
1. Secret of invisible shadow
The shadow of the temple’s peak is never built on the ground. This is a secret that everyone is surprised to see. Regardless of the time of the day, the main peak of the temple, which is about 214 feet high, does not leave its shadow. How science will explain it, it is still a puzzle.
2. Waving flag opposite air
The flag on the summit of the temple always waves in the opposite direction of the wind. This is a scene that seems to challenge the rules of physics. Usually the flag is waving in the direction of the wind, but the flag here is an exception to this rule.
3. Mystery of Shikhar
No bird is ever seen flying over the peak of the Jagannath temple. This becomes even more mysterious when you see that birds fly normally in other places. The reason behind this is unknown till date.
4. Mysterious silence of waves at Leo Gate
The sound of the sea waves is not heard as soon as you enter inside the temple, but as soon as you step out of the temple, the noise of the waves starts again. This sound change is so intense and clear that it surprises every person who experiences it.
5. Never fall short of Mahaprasad
It is a wonderful miracle that the offerings made in the temple never less for the devotees, no matter how many devotees come. Thousands of people come every day, but Prasad is always available in sufficient quantity. It is a symbol of the unwavering faith of the devotees.
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6. Amazing Pakistani of utensils
The way of making offerings in the kitchen of the temple is also a mystery in itself. Here 7 utensils are made by placing one above one and surprisingly, the prasad of the top vessel is cooked first, while the bottom utensils are cooked later. This is a unique example of culinary art.
7. of the idol of God ,Brahm matter,
There is a ‘Brahm matter’ inside the idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra, which is installed in new idols every 12 years. This process is called ‘Nav Kalevar’. No one is allowed to see or touch what this mysterious substance is, and it is transferred with extreme secrecy.
8. Even the odor of the outside does not come inside: Similarly, there is a paradise gate outside the temple, where bodies are burnt to attain salvation, but only when you get out of the temple, you will feel the smell of burning of corpses.
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9. Rule of daily flag change
The flag of the temple is changed daily, and this work is done by the same person every day. This is a risky job because he has to change the flag by climbing 214 feet high. If the flag is not changed even one day, then it is believed that the temple will be closed for 18 years, which is a strict and important rule.
10. Secret of Chakra direction
The ‘Neelchakra’ (Chakra) on the top of the temple always appears towards you when it looks from any direction. It is an optical confusion or something, it is also an unresolved mystery.
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