If we hear the glories of Vaishnavas, all auspiciousness comes into our lives. Today is Devshayani Ekadashi and from this day onward, Thakuraji will sleep for four months. This year, Purushottama month is in September, and Thakuraji will sleep for five months throughout Purushottama masa. Also, from today, Lord Jagannatha begins His return journey from the Gundicha mandira — a procession known as Ulta Ratha or Bahuda Ratha-yatra, which marks His return to the main Jagannatha

We previously discussed Ratha-yatra, the Chariot festival held in Jagannatha Puri and how Lord Jagannatha goes from His temple to...