Do you know how Rani Gundicha became the aunt of Lord Jagannath?. Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, which takes place every year in Puri, began this time on June 27. On the second day of Ashadha month, Lord Jagannath along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra were brought to Singh Dwar and then they were lovingly placed on their chariots.
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This unique ritual is called ‘Pahandi’, in which the Lord is carried on shoulders by the devotees to the chariot. Devotees pull the deity on a chariot and carry it to the Gundicha temple, which is about 3 km away. This temple is believed to be the abode of Goddess Gundicha. But the question is how Rani Gundicha finally became the aunt of Lord Jagannath and what is their relationship.
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Do you know who the mother is?
Maa Gundicha is considered to be the aunt of Lord Jagannath. She is the wife of King Indradyuna. The temple was built by the king himself. From Jagannath Temple, Gundicha Mata Temple is 3 km away. This temple is named after the architecture of the Kalinga period.
There is a mythological story associated with Mata Gundicha and Lord Jagannath. There was a discussion on how to consecrate the life of Lord Jagannath. Then Naradaji came and told me that only Brahmaji can do this work. Then King Indradyumna, accompanied by Narada, went to Brahmaloka to take orders from Brahma.
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After the departure of the king, Rani Gundicha decided to go to the cave and do penance. After this, Lord Jagannath came and Mother Gundicha took a vow from him. You promised me you’d come to see me every year. It is believed that since then Lord Jagannath visits Mata Gundicha every year and comes back to his temple after spending 7 days there.
With what dishes does Gundicha Mata welcome God?
When Lord Jagannath reaches his aunt Mother Gundicha, Mother Gundicha feeds him various dishes. This includes pithado and rosogolla in particular. It is believed that even today the Lord is very pleased by eating this pithado and rasgulla. Every year on the arrival of the Lord, a variety of dishes are prepared in this temple and Lord Jagannath is welcomed
