About the sun

When It Rains, It Pours…on the Sun

Just like on Earth, the Sun has spells of bad weather, with high winds and showers of rain. But unlike the all-too-frequent storms on Earth, rain on the Sun is not made of water but electrically charged, superheated gas, called plasma. And it falls at around 200,000 kilometres per hour from the Sun’s upper atmosphere called the corona, in thousands of gigantic droplets — each one as big as a country!

This astonishing phenomenon was first discovered almost 40 years ago. Solar physicists (people who study the Sun) can now study it in fantastic detail thanks to state-of-the-art satellites and they’re starting to really understand how these incredible storms happen.

It turns out the rain on the Sun is made in a very similar way to how rain forms on Earth. If the conditions in the Sun’s atmosphere are just right, then plasma evaporates from the surface and clouds of hot plasma form. The clouds then cool down and eventually fall back to the solar surface as droplets of extremely hot, plasma rain.

However, the catalyst that begins the formation of rain clouds on the Sun is very different to that on Earth. Solar flares are the most powerful explosions in the Solar System, they help to heat the Sun’s atmosphere and trigger the evaporation of plasma into clouds.

Cool Fact

The Sun’s corona is a scorching 2 million °C, much hotter than the star’s surface which is cool in comparison at “just” 6000 °C. The problem is, no-one is really sure why the Sun’s atmosphere gets so hot!

God’s Particle 

Perhaps one of man’s greatest discoveries was announced just two weeks ago when physicist publicized the potential discovery of the Higgs boson, also known as The God Particle. This particle, the God Particle, is probably one of the more talked about subjects in recent news reports. When you fuse two words that almost contradict each other on this scale, it creates an intriguing oxy-moron, inquiring minds would want to know more. Well is the public’s thirst for knowledge on the God Particle being quenched? If you ask any two or three people about the God Particle (which I have done a few times) you may find yourself coming to the same puzzled conclusion as the answers they have given you.

As much information that has been put out about the God Particle since its July 4 discovery most people you ask couldn’t explain the theories behind it, much less tell you what it is. Now excuse me for the spoiler alert, but I’m not a physicist and I am not going to explain to you the history behind the discovery of the God Particle. But what I will like to bring to you is my best explanation, once proven, on the impact of this discovery and how the God Particle will affect our lives. And this is when I present to you our second spoiler alert…it likely will not affect our immediate lives in the least bit.

So at this point if you’re still asking what on Earth is the God Particle, I can attempt at helping you the best I can. The God Particle, or what most scientist refer to ask the Higgs boson, to put is simple, is the particle that gives other particles mass, giving us matter and possibly explaining how or why anything and everything exist. Now for those who wish to revisit high school chemistry, or take it a step further to collegiate physics, you can go all day in describing how in 1964 physicist Peter Higgs only suggested that the particle existed. The particle itself, at the time, almost impossible to prove would go decades before anyone could try at such an attempt. Two years ago, work on the Large Hadron Collider was complete in Switzerland, and scientists were able to began experiments to prove the existence of the Higgs boson, or the God Particle. Scientists, however did not prove the existence of God, as the particle’s nickname may suggest. In the previously mentioned brief explanation on the God Particle, not once did I mention that God had anything to do with it (I’m not say he/she didn’t either). The nickname of the Higgs boson came from a 1993 published book about the particle, where author, Leon Lederman, gave it that nickname because he either A, wanted to properly illustrate how critical of a scientific discovery this particle would be, or B, really did initially want to call it the Goddamn particle.

However it got its name, the only thing that we can take away from this discovery, once proven, is its nickname, which to scientists is not a proper nickname for the particle. But for the religious population, the God Particle, is just like any other particle, God’s particle. So this discovery of the Higgs boson, does not prove much to those who “believe”. In fact, some of those great minds believe science only proves the existence of God. But will it come down to a final decision on what created life, Earth or the universe? Is the God Particle responsible? Or are God’s particles responsible?

Not for nothin’, but this could possibly go down as the greatest discovery in recent history. Definitely the greatest discovery of our infant millennium, but exactly how great is it? There are some great discoveries out there. Fire, the universe, the atom, penicillin, America…all can make an argument for the greatest discovery. But if the Higgs boson adds itself to that list of the greatest discovery of all time, what will it do for us and our understanding of our universe and how we were created? As in, are we going to now start using it to start artificially creating matter? Probably not, that’s still a long way away. It took scientist 50 years to make this discovery, any practical use of it is not in the foreseeable future. It would be my guess that what this leads to could be one of our greatest discoveries, but just not now. But since people of faith have been brought in to this discussion of the God Particle by an unfounded nickname, perhaps their (the) greatest discovery of all time has already been uncovered through their faith.

Indian Culture: Traditions and Customs of India

India's culture is among the world's oldest; civilization in India began about 4,500 years ago. Many sources describe it as "Sa Prathama Sanskrati Vishvavara" — the first and the supreme culture in the world, according to the

 All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP) organization.

Map of India

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Western societies did not always see the culture of India very favorably, according to Christina De Rossi, an anthropologist at Barnet and Southgate College in London. Early anthropologists once considered culture as an evolutionary process, and "every aspect of human development was seen as driven by evolution," she told Live Science. "In this view, societies outside of Europe or North America, or societies that did not follow the European or Western way of life, were considered primitive and culturally inferior. Essentially this included all the colonized countries and people, such as African countries, India, and the Far East."

However, Indians made significant advances in architecture (Taj Mahal), mathematics (the invention of zero) and medicine (Ayurveda). Today, India is a very diverse country, with more than 1.2 billion people, according to the CIA World Factbook, making it the second most populous nation after China. Different regions have their own distinct cultures. Language, religion, food and the arts are just some of the various aspects of Indian culture. 

Here is a brief overview of the culture of India.

Colorful reliefs of Hindu gods adorn a temple at Meenakshi, India

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Language

India has 28 states and seven territories, according to the World Health Organization. There is no official language in India, according to a Gujarat High Court ruling in 2010, though Hindi is the official language of the government. The Constitution of India officially recognizes 23 official languages. 

Many people living in India write in Devanagari script. In fact, it is a misconception that the majority of people in India speak Hindi. Though many people speak Hindi in India, 59 percent of India residents speak something other than Hindi, according to The Times of India. Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil and Urdu are some other languages spoken in the country.  

Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-European language usually referred to in action movies, came from Northern India. How the language started has been a point of argument amongst linguists. It shares many similarities with English, French, Farsi and Russian languages. New DNA research in 2017 found that an Aryan invasion may have introduced the beginnings of Sanskrit. "People have been debating the arrival of the Indo-European languages in India for hundreds of years," said study co-author Martin Richards, an archaeogeneticist at the University of Huddersfield in England. "There's been a very long-running debate about whether the Indo-European languages were brought from migrations from outside, which is what most linguists would accept, or if they evolved indigenously." [Aryan Invasion May Have Transformed India's Bronze-Age Population]

Religion

India is identified as the birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism, the third and fourth largest religions. About 84 percent of the population identifies as Hindu, according to the "Handbook of Research on Development and Religion," edited by Matthew Clarke (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2013). There are many variations of Hinduism, and four predominant sects — Shaiva, Vaishnava, Shakteya and Smarta.

About 13 percent of Indians are Muslim, making it one of the largest Islamic nations in the world. Christians and Sikhs make up a small percentage of the population, and there are even fewer Buddhists and Jains, according to the "Handbook."

The CIA cited similar figures. According to its World Factbook, around 80 percent of the population is Hindu, 14.2 percent is Muslim, 2.3 percent is Christian, 1.7 percent is Sikh and 2 percent is unspecified.

Food

When the Moghul Empire invaded during the sixteenth century, they left a significant mark on the Indian cuisine, according to Texas A&M University. Indian cuisine is also influenced by many other countries. It is known for its large assortment of dishes and its liberal use of herbs and spices. Cooking styles vary from region to region.

Wheat, Basmati rice and pulses with chana (Bengal gram) are important staples of the Indian diet. The food is rich with curries and spices, including ginger, coriander, cardamom, turmeric, dried hot peppers, and cinnamon, among others. Chutneys — thick condiments and spreads made from assorted fruits and vegetables such as tamarind and tomatoes and mint, cilantro and other herbs — are used generously in Indian cooking.

Many Hindus are vegetarian, but lamb and chicken are common in main dishes for non-vegetarians. The Guardian reports that between 20 percent and 40 percent of India's population is vegetarian.

Much of Indian food is eaten with fingers or bread used as utensils. There is a wide array of breads served with meals, including naan, a leavened, oven-baked flatbread; and bhatoora, a fried, fluffy flatbread common in North India and eaten with chickpea curry. 

The Taj Mahal was built between 1631 and 1653.

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Architecture and art

The most well-known example of Indian architecture is the Taj Mahal, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to honor his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles. India also has many ancient temples.

India is well known for its film industry, which is often referred to as Bollywood. The country's movie history began in 1896 when the Lumière brothers demonstrated the art of cinema in Mumbai, according to the Golden Globes. Today, the films are known for their elaborate singing and dancing. 

Indian dance, music and theater traditions span back more than 2,000 years, according to Nilima Bhadbhade, author of "Contract Law in India" (Kluwer Law International, 2010). The major classical dance traditions — Bharata Natyam, Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam and Kathakali — draw on themes from mythology and literature and have rigid presentation rules.

A study published in April 2016 in the Journal of Indian Ocean Archaeologyfound that some Indian horns have many similarities with horns made in Ireland. This research may suggest that the two countries may have exchanged ideas and techniques in making musical instruments during the Bronze Age. "Some horns are frankly shockingly similar, to the point where it is like witnessing time travel," study author Billy Ó Foghlú, an archaeologist and doctoral student at the Australian National University in Canberra, told Live Science. "If I were to find one of these modern Indian instruments in an Irish archaeological excavation and I didn't know what I was looking at, I would likely assume it was a Late Bronze Age Irish artifact." [Surprising Echo of Ancient Irish Horns in Indian Instruments]

Clothing

Indian women in saris

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Indian clothing is closely identified with the colorful silk saris worn by many of the country's women. A traditional piece of clothing for men is the dhoti, an unstitched piece of cloth that is tied around the waist and legs. Men also wear a kurta, a loose shirt that is worn about knee-length. For special occasions, men wear a sherwani or achkan, which is a long coat that with a collar having no lapel. It is buttoned up to the collar and down to the knees. A shorter version of a sherwani is called a Nehru jacket. It is named after Jawaharlal Nehru, India's prime minister from 1947 to 1964, but Nehru never wore a Nehru jacket. He preferred the achkan, according to Tehelka, an Indian newspaper. The Nehru jacket was primarily marketed to Westerners.

Customs and celebrations

Diwali is the largest and most important holiday to India, according to National Geographic. It is a five-day festival known as the festival of lights because of the lights lit during the celebration to symbolize the inner light that protects them from spiritual darkness. Holi, the festival of colors, also called the festival of love, is popular in the spring. The country also celebrates Republic Day (Jan. 26), Independence Day (Aug. 15) and Mahatma Gandhi's birthday (Oct. 2).

Motivational Quotes of abdul kalam

APJ Abdul Kalam Motivational Quotes on Success, Failure, Education, Dreams, Youth, Student

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen“A P J” Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007. A career scientist turned politician, Kalam was born and raised in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. 

Late APJ abdul kalam has given our nation so much inspirational & motivational quotes on Education, Dreams, Youth & Student which inspire every student and employee to achieve life biggest goals.

Below are some of the best positive & motivational APJ abdul kalam quotes images some are in hindi & English.

APJ Abdul Kalam Quotes on SELF MOTIVATION

Start your Day by speaking 5 Lines to yourself – this will motivate you full day and keep you energetic.

 

APJ Abdul Kalam Message on SUCCESS / FAILURE

Do Not stop Until you Finish your work, And Once you finish plan for the Next big goal.

APJ Abdul Kalam Thoughts about DIFFICULTIES / SUCCESS

If you not face any difficulties then check your path, you might going on wrong track.  And everyone knows the feeling of completing difficult task, students better fill the success while completing exam.

Man Needs his DIFFICULTIES Because they are Necessary to enjoy SUCCESS.

APJ Abdul Kalam quotes in Hindi / English about Dream Big

Quotes on Dream Big and Achieve what you want.

Look at the Sky, We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work

APJ Abdul Kalam Thoughts about SUCCESS

If u want to success try to learn from failure story.

Don’t Read Success Stories, You will only Get a MESSAGE. Read Failure stories, you will get some Ideas to get success.

 

APJ Abdul Kalam Thoughts about Future & Habits

Change your habits and it will brings some light in your life. Must follow this awesome quotes given by APJ Abdul Kalam

You can not Change your FUTURE, but you can change your HABITS. And Surely your HABITS will change your FUTURE.

Bermuda Triangle

Bermuda Triangle mystery deepens as an Island suddenly rises from the Sea

The mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle has deepened as an Island has suddenly risen from the sea, experts warn people to need to stay aways because it’s dangerious.
 

A Crescent-shaped Island has risen off the tip of Cape Point in North Carolina—in water surrounded by the so-called Devil—aka Bermuda—triangle.

The Bermuda Triangle is a massive 500,000 kilometer-wide area in the North Atlantic Ocean. It’s also dubbed the “Devil’s Triangle,“ and is defined by points in Bermuda, Florida, and Puerto Rico. The triangle does not exist according to the US Navy, and the name is not recognized by the US Board on Geographic Names.

Interestingly, contrary to popular belief, the Bermuda Triangle isn’t a modern myth. Christopher Columbus was one of the first people to witness the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle. According to reports, when Columbus sailed into the area known today as the Devil’s triangle, he recorded having compass malfunctions and even witnessed a ‘fireball’ crash into the ocean. He and his crew witnessed seeing strange light and mysterious weather while passing through the Bermuda Triangle safely.In modern times, Astronauts, Russian Cosmonauts, and pilots from around the world have spoken about the Bermuda Triangle saying to have seen flashes of light when flying over the area, moments in which, according to many, electronic flight instruments appear to malfunction.

In modern times, Astronauts, Russian Cosmonauts, and pilots from around the world have spoken about the Bermuda Triangle saying to have seen flashes of light when flying over the area, moments in which, according to many, electronic flight instruments appear to malfunction.“It’s a hoss,” Danny Couch, a local historian, tour guide and lifelong resident of nearby Hatteras Island told National Geographic. “Every 10 to 15 years we’ll get something that’s pretty dramatic. But this one is the largest one I’ve seen in my lifetime.”

It is believed that on an average, around four aircraft and 20 yachts go missing every year on the Bermuda Triangle.

Returning to the enigmatic Island…

According to the Virginian Pilot, the enigmatic body of water has been dubbed Shelly Island by locals due to the vast amount of shells which litter the shore. The new island measures around one mile and is around 400 feet wide.

Superintendent of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Dave Hallac has warned people to avoid the area. He said that people should stay away from the island and should not try and walk or swim across since there are strong currents which flow between the point and the new island.

Furthermore, Bill Smith president of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association has said there could be even more hazards reports the Sun.

He said: “Sharks up to five feet long and stingrays as large as the hood of a truck have been spotted prowling beneath the surface. We’re worried about shark bites but we’re even more worried about drownings.”

quotes of APJ Abdul Kalam

APJ Abdul Kalam's quotes and lectures motivated, encouraged and inspired youngsters to strive to fulfill their dreams.
"Don't take rest after your first victory because if you fail in the second, more lips are waiting to say that your first victory was just luck".

APJ Abdul Kalam Quotes That Will Inspire You For Life

Quotes of APJ Abdul Kalam

"Look at the sky we are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work"

"Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success"

"When you speak, speak the truth; perform when you promise; discharge your trust. Withhold your hands from striking, and from taking that which is unlawful and bad".

APJ Abdul Kalam

Scientist, president, mentor - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is remembered for his contributions to the country in many roles.
Popularly remembered as 'People's President' and 'Missile Man', Dr Kalam's demise on July 27, 2015 left the nation in shock and pain.
The humble president was a great scientist, an inspiring leader, and above anything else, he was a simple and a very strong human being. His speeches and interactions, particularly with students, inspired millions. His quotes and lectures motivated, encouraged and inspired the youth to strive to fulfill their dreams. And by sharing his experiences with young minds, he would ignite the wings of fire among them to work hard and achieve their dreams.
His death left a void in the lives of everyone he had touched with his simplicity and warmth.
Conferred with India's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna, Dr Kalam was instrumental in India's civilian space program and military missile development efforts. He also played a pivotal organizational and political role in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998."You have to dream before your dreams come true"

great indian festival HOLI

Holi Festival in India

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The Holi festival commemorates the victory of good over evil, brought about by the burning and destruction of the demoness named Holika. This was enabled through unwavering devotion to the Hindu god of preservation, Lord Vishnu.
Holi got its name as the "Festival of Colors" from Lord Krishna, a reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, who liked to play pranks on the village girls by drenching them in water and colors.

The festival marks the end of winter and the abundance of the upcoming spring harvest season.

When is Holi Celebrated?

The day after the full moon in March each year. In 2018, Holi will be celebrated on March 2. The festival takes place a day earlier in West Bengal and Odisha.
Find out when is Holi in future years.

Where is Holi Celebrated?

You'll find Holi festivities taking place in most areas of India. However, they're more exuberant in some places than others. Check out these 10 Places to Celebrate the Holi Festival in India (and one region that should be avoided).
Traditional Holi celebrations are the biggest at Mathura and Vrindavan, four hours from Delhi.

How is Holi Celebrated?

People spend the day smearing colored powder all over each other's faces, throwing colored water at each other, having parties, and dancing under water sprinklers. Bhang (a paste made from cannabis plants) is also traditionally consumed during the celebrations.

See pictures of Holi celebrations in this Holi Festival Photo Gallery.
Special Holi events with music, rain dances, and colors are organized in large cities across India -- particularly in Delhi and Mumbai. It's possible to celebrate Holi with a local Indian family in Delhi and in Jaipur.

What Rituals are Performed?

The emphasis of Holi rituals is on the burning of demoness Holika.

On the eve of Holi, large bonfires are lit to mark occasion. This is known as Holika Dahan. As well as performing a special puja, people sing and dance around the fire, and walk around it three times.

The burning of Holika is mentioned in the Hindu text, the Narada Purana. Apparently, Holika's brother demon King Hiranyakashyap instructed her to burn his son, Prahlad, because he followed Lord Vishnu and didn't worship him. Holika sat with Prahlad in her lap, in the burning fire, because it was thought that no fire could harm her. However, due to his devotion to Lord Vishnu who protected him, Prahlad survived and Holika was charred to death.

What to Expect During the Celebrations

Holi is a very carefree festival that’s great fun to participate in if you don’t mind getting wet and dirty. You'll end up saturated in water, with color all over your skin and clothes. Some of it doesn't wash out easily, so be sure to wear old clothes. It's also a good idea to rub hair oil or coconut oil into your skin beforehand, to prevent the color from absorbing.

Holi Safety Information

As Holi provides an opportunity to disregard social norms and generally "let loose", males commonly take it too far and act disrespectfully.

Single women should avoid going out alone in public places during Holi, as inebriated young Indian guys often pose a safety threat. These males, who have consumed excessive amounts of bhang and other intoxicants, will inappropriately touch women and make a nuisance of themselves. They are usually in groups and can be very aggressive. Incidents of rape also do occur, which makes it important to take proper care during Holi.
If you plan on going out into the streets on Holi, do so early in the morning. Be back in your hotel by midday before the men get too inebriated.  Many hotels hold special Holi parties for their guests in a safe environment.
Expect to have colored powder and water rubbed and thrown onto your face, mouth and ears. Keep your mouth shut and protect your eyes as much as possible.

most beautiful spot fo Odisha in India Chilika Lake

Chilika Lake:

Chilika Lake - Asia's largest brackish water lagoon with water spread ranging from 1165 sq km m the rainy season to 906 sq km in the dry season is nestled in the heart of the coastal Odisha (Orissa). It extends from Bhusandpur in Puri district in the North to Rambha-Malud in Ganjan district in the South, separated from the Bay of Bengal by a 60 km long narrow strip of marshy islands and sand-flats.

Some of the prominent islands like Nalabana, Kalijal, Somolo, Honeymoon, Break-fast, Birds and Rajahansa inhabited by small subsistence fishermen families, are popular destinations for daily boat trips. Because of its rich bio-diversity and socio-economic importance, Chilika was designated as a Ramsar site in 1981 to afford better protection.

Chilika is recognized as one of the most important wetlands in the world because it is home to a phenomenal variety of birds. Chilika Lake offers visitors a spectacular display of its colorful avian charms in a thousand different hues presented by over 160 species in the peak season between November and February. The lake and its reed islands teem with nesting birds-white bellied sea eagles, ospreys, golden plovers, sand pipers, flamingos, pelicans, shovellers, gulls, include migratory ones flying great distances from Iran, Central Asia and Siberia.

Kalijai Temple - Located on an island in the Chilika Lake, Kalijai Temple is one of the famous attractions. The temple worships Goddess Kalijai. The deity is highly revered among the locals as well as in their folklores and fables. The island is also a mesmerizing destination for pilgrims as well as tourists and can be reached via a boat from Chilika Lake. Makar Sankranti is celebrated with great pomp and cheer at the temple that attracts numerous travelers & devotees.

Facts about Chilika Lake, Odisha (Orissa)
Water Spread Area	1100 sq km
Max length	64.3 km
Max breadth	18 km
Districts	Puri, Khurda and Ganjam
Best time to visit Chilika Lake	November-February
Entry Points	Satpada, Barkul and Rambha-110 km, 97 km and 120 km respectively from Bhubaneswar

The large Nalabana Island (Forest of Reeds) covering about 16 sq km in the lagoon area was declared a bird sanctuary in 1987. The core area of about 9 sq km attracts around 400,000 waterfowls of different species. Often underwater, the island gradually emerges with the outset of summer. It is literally a paradise for bird-watchers.

Another major attraction at Chilika is Irrawady dolphins which are often spotted off Satpada Island. Satpada, bounded by the lagoon on three sides, offers an excellent view and attracts the visitors to its entire 30 km stretch of sand bar. Boats arranged by OTDC are available for both the islands. The lake also supports the local fisherman in earning their living from Chilika's prawn, mackerel and crabs.

Of late, slightly reduced number of birds owing to growth in prawn farming as well as silting and reduced salinity has alarmed the conservationists. The plying of mechanized boats, the increasing of different fishing nets and gears has threatened the flagship species of the Chilika lagoon, the Irrawady dolphin.

puri jagannathdham

Puri Jagannath temple

Here are some amazing facts about Puri Jagannath temple which will leave you dumbfounded as they have no logical explanation.

All over the world, including India, many people might know about Odisha as a small state in East India, but the name of Puri certainly has a high recall value across the world for being the land of Lord Jagannath which is famous for its annual Ratha Yatra. Jagannath Puri being one of the four dhams sees millions of devotees visiting the Jagannath temple throughout the year seeking the blessings of Lord Jagannath. The historic Jagannath temple (Shrimandira) at Puri was built in the year 1078. The following nine incredible facts about the temple do not have a logical explanation.

The flag atop the temple has been observed to flap in the opposite direction of the breeze.

Irrespective of where you stand in Puri, it seems to you that the Sudarshana Chakra on top of the temple is always facing you.

Usually in coastal areas during the day-time, the breeze blows from the sea towards the land and during evening hours it blows from the land towards the sea. But in the case of Puri it is the reverse.

No birds fly above the Jagannath temple in Puri. 

The shadow of the main dome of Jagannath temple is not visible, whatever be the time of day. Maybe an architectural feat or the Lord’s desire.

The food cooked inside the temple everyday will not go waste.

After entering the temple from Singha dwara’s entrance, after the first step you cannot hear any sound produced by the ocean. But, when you exit it can be clearly heard. This can be noticed clearly during evening. There is no scientific explanation for this. Legend has it that Subhadra Mayi, the sister of the two Lords wished peace and serenity within the temple abode and hence it was made to come about that way.

The Ratha Yatra at Puri was initially performed with two sets of chariots (3 plus 3). As there was a river flowing in between Shrimandira and Gundicha (Mausi maa) temple, the first set of chariots were used to transport the Deities till the river, and then the Deities had to cross the river in three wooden boats and then board the other set of chariots to travel till the Gundicha (Mausi maa) temple.

Every year there is a place just ahead of the Gundicha temple where the procession comes to a stop by itself. This is a mystery. The temple doors are closed to the public after 6 P.M. and in spite of elaborate planning, the proceedings are delayed in every Yatra. Thereby this delay gives an opportunity for the thousands of devotees to have darshan of the Deities at a time which otherwise would not have been possible in the precincts of the temple. Probably it is the Lord’s way of conveying that all mortals are alike in His eyes.