Dhwaja Parivartan: The Courageous Climb for Lord Jagannath’s Flag
Every evening, as the sun approaches the horizon, a breathtaking ritual unfolds atop the towering Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. Two specially trained priests from the Chola family begin their daring ascent up a 214-foot spire without any ropes, safety harnesses, or modern equipment. Their mission is sacred and singular: to replace the temple’s sacred … Read more