Puri Jagannath Temple Calendar 2026: The administration of Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha has apologized to the people on Wednesday. In fact, inside this grand temple of the 12th century, the calendar which shows Lord Jagannath, Baldev and Subhadra sitting on the Ratna throne in the wrong position has been banned.

The Sri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) said that the pictures published in the calendar for the year 2026 have been inspired by a century-old palm leaf manuscript preserved in the Odisha State Museum. He said that the artwork printed on the calendar reflects the style of the painter of that period and is not intended to hurt religious sentiments in any way.

SJTA said in a statement that this is the art of a painter of that time. I hope that the devotees of Jagannath Swami will not take it wrong.

Temple authorities ban calendar sale

This decision was taken after huge outrage in the state over depiction of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra as per temple traditions. The administrators associated with the temple have directed the officials to stop the sale of the calendar and publicly apologize for the unintentional mistake made by the administration.

Actually, wrong picture was printed in the table, calendar and wall calendar issued by the temple administration. The image depicts Balabhadra instead of Lord Jagannath, which is against traditions. BJD spokesperson Mohanty said that SJTA had not consulted experts before using the old artwork.

It is deeply disturbing that the newly released Puri Srimandir calendar contains grave inaccuracies in the depiction of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and even the sacred order of the Rath Yatra. Such negligence strikes at the heart of Odia Asmita and wounds our… pic.twitter.com/xdTeCM7Ptw

— Bhakta Charan Das (@BhaktaCharanDas) December 31, 2025

After what mistakes was the decision taken?

If we talk about mistakes in the calendar, there are many such errors, after seeing which its sale has been banned. Placing images of the Trinity in the wrong place.

It also has a picture of an old Rath Yatra, in which the Darpadalan chariot of Goddess Subhadra is being pulled first, followed by the Nandighosh chariot of Lord Jagannath and finally the Taladhwaj of Balabhadra.

Another mistake is that the images of the Trinity have been published incorrectly. Balabhadra’s picture has been shown in place of Lord Jagannath, and where Balabhadra’s image should have been, Lord Jagannath’s picture has been shown. Many people including the temple servants have strongly criticized these mistakes.

Jagannath Temple eagle viral video: The sight of an eagle circling over the Puri Jagannath Dham temple in Orissa on Friday is going viral on social media. Local people are linking this future with Malika’s predictions.

Some people consider it a divine sign from God and some a warning, while according to temple officials it is just a natural phenomenon, which has rekindled the age-old conversation about omens, faith and the mysteries related to Neelachakra.

Video of eagle in Jagannath Dham goes viral

In recent days, a video of eagles flying over the Jagannath temple has given rise to many such theories, which people are linking to mythological stories of Hindu religion, local beliefs and warnings from the future owner.

This is also being done because in the viral video, hundreds of birds are seen circling above Neel Chakra.

Actually, Bhavishya Malika is a text related to predictions, which was written in the 1400s by five saints of Orissa, also known as Panchasakhas, under the guidance of Lord Jagannath. Bhavishya Malika is basically a handwriting written on palm leaves, which mentions unheard and mysterious events related to the future. Along with this, the end of Kaliyuga to the beginning of Satyayuga has also been mentioned in it.

Arrival of birds is a sign of natural disaster.

According to Bhavishya Malika Granth, repeated appearance of birds like eagles on the temple flag can be a sign of a big problem like natural disaster or war. This may sound unusual, but it is believed that due to the protection of Garuda, birds do not go to the sky of the temple.

While some people consider it an inauspicious sign regarding eagles circling over the temple, some people consider it an auspicious sign. This is because many devotees consider the eagle to be a sacred bird associated with Garuda, the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. Regarding the viral video, he believes that these birds bring auspicious signs and blessings to the temple.

Statement of temple officials on viral video

The statement of the temple officials regarding this incident has also come out. According to him, the eagle circling on the top of the temple is just a natural phenomenon. Which somehow tells us that the predictions related to these theories can only be a natural phenomenon in today’s times.

Lord Jagannath sits with his brother Balram and sister Subhadra in the Puri Jagannath temple. Lord Jagannath is also called the Lord of Kaliyuga. The hymns and form of Jagannath Swami are quite charming. There are many things related to the temple which may surprise you.

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The flag on the top of the temple always waves in the opposite direction to the wind, which surprises everyone.

The Neel Chakra installed on the top of the temple is also full of mysteries in itself. Whichever direction you look at it, you will feel as if it is looking at you.

When entering the temple through the lion gate, the sound of the sea waves can be clearly heard, whereas when standing outside, the sound is not heard clearly.

The shadow of the main peak of the temple never falls on the ground, which is a clear example of architecture.

The idol of Lord Jagannath, brother Balram and sister Subhadra in Jagannath Dham temple is incomplete. This is because King Vishwakarma had stopped it midway.

The kitchen of the temple is also full of mysteries, where 56 types of food are cooked on more than 400 stoves. The most surprising thing is that, among the seven earthen pots, the food in the topmost pot gets cooked first, while the bottommost one cooks last.

There is also a belief about the temple that no bird flies over the temple because Lord Garuda protects them.

The flag on the top of the temple changes daily, whose weight is more than 30 kg. If the flag on the top of the temple is not changed even for a single day, the temple may remain closed for 18 years.

According to Skanda Purana, by visiting Jagannath Dham a person becomes free from the cycle of death and life.

A wonderful incident recently occurred in the Jagannath Temple of Puri, not only the devotees, but it is also being seen as a divine sign. The eagle caught the flag on the peak of the temple in his claws and took it with him. Is this just a miraculous event, or is it a sign of a major divine change? Let’s know

Spiritual importance of flag and garuda
The impure Bana (flag) has special religious significance on the peak of Jagannath Temple. It is believed that this flag is a symbol of the divine presence of Lord Jagannath. The flag is seen as a spiritual signal or wave in the vomiting direction.

According to religious beliefs, when the flag moves in an unusual way, it is considered as a sign of blessings and spiritual changes of God. This phenomenon can be a sign of a major change or divine victory.

Garuda deities represent the power of God!
Garuda Devta, who is considered the king of Vishnu and the king of birds, is very important in Hinduism. When this incident took place by blowing the flag by the eagle, it is being seen on social media especially in the form of God’s Leela and his divine power. In religious texts, the Garuda deity is considered to represent the power of God, who performs the work of protecting religion and protecting all living beings.

Garuda is a mythological bird, which is recognized as the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. In Jagannath Temple, Garuda is considered to protect Lord Jagannath, and it is also believed that no bird flies from above the temple, because Garuda himself is present there.

What is going to happy?

Eagle takes away flag from Jagannath Temple pic.twitter.com/0Azuzb1ude

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Divine signal through flags and birds
According to religious belief, whenever the flag and birds are in a particular situation, it is seen as a divine signal and prediction. Texts like Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Vishnu Purana mention such incidents where the flag and bird are considered to be a symbol of the blessings, victory and positive changes of God.

This incident has occurred at the peak of the Jagannath temple, which is why it is being seen as the blessing of God. Devotees believe that this divine sign can be a symbol of any religious change or spiritual change, which can be influenced in every sphere of society. Read this- What is going to happen? The eagle of the Jagannath temple was blown away, people were surprised to see the video

Skanda Purana: This sign is the blessings of God!
It is said in Skanda Purana that the Garuda deity being present on the summit or doing special work of birds can be a divine sign. This sign is a sign of God’s blessings and a positive change for devotees.

In Vishnu Purana and Bhagwat Purana, the blessings of Garuda have been presented as a symbol of divine victory and religious change. This phenomenon can be considered an important divine sign from a religious point of view.

In Brihatsamhita, the behavior of birds and the signals given by them has been thoroughly analyzed. It has been said that birds coming to some place or doing a particular work can be a symbol of God’s will and a sign of future.

Prediction or divine signal
What is the spiritual and religious significance of this incident? Is this a divine prediction? If we look at it from a comprehensive point of view, it can also be a symbol of the divine presence of Lord Jagannath, the blessings of the Garuna, and positive change.

Such incidents indicate religious change, victory and blessings of God in the coming time from religious point of view. Devotees believe that such incidents symbolize all crisis, positive change and religious awareness. This occurred in Puri’s Jagannath Temple, this eagle is seen as a divine sign.