A JOURNEY......
FROM ‘SRIKHETRA’ TO ‘ROHINI KHETRA’
Nestling on the eastern coast along the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal the unique State of Odisha offers to her guests the important pilgrimage center for the Hindus – Puri. In the minds of the millions of Indians, Odisha is the land of Jagannath. This temple of Lord Jagannath ('Lord of the Universe') at Puri is one of the most sacred pilgrimage spots in India, one of the four abodes (Dhamas) of the divine that lie on the four directions of the compass.
Years have been taken to promote the great culture of the beloved Lord JAGANNATH all over the map of the world by uncounted number of devotees. The Indian capital also is not behind and having number of temples where Lord Jagannath is being worshiped.
ROHINI, the name itself got a unique coincidental link with Jagannath culture and is known as the mother’s name of Lord Balabhadra (elder brother of Lord Jagannath).
Shri Jagannath Rohini Sewa Sangha was registered with a determined plan to march ahead to construct a Bhavya Mandir in the beds of Northwest Delhi i.e. Rohini, under all the Blessings and Guidance of Gajapati Maharaja Divyasingh Dev and Rajguru. Bhoomi Poojan for construction of Mandir was performed in November, 2011. ‘Ratna Mooda’, Kalash sthapana of the main Gumbad of the Mandir was held in April, 2005 while Ratna Singhasan Sthapana was held in November, 2016.
A Bhavya Mandir is constructed with great odishi architecture having Beautiful textures and designing works. Mandir Pratishtha was performed from 20th February to 24th February, 2023. Puja and Yagna were performed in a specially constructed yagna mandap with chanting of Mantras and performing Yagna for continuous five days by a group of 25 priests from Odisha following Vedic traditions. Akhanda Naam Sankirtan and Bhandara were organized round the clock throughout this auspicious period of 5 days. Mr. Anil Gupta, CMD of KEI Industries Ltd. alongwith his spouse Mrs. Archana Gupta were blessed to perform the role of main karta of the Pratishtha Function on behalf of the whole society. Thousands and thousands of devottees from Delhi NCR and other parts of country were blessed to witness this once in a lifetime experience.
Since the Pratishtha number of devottees from all corners of Delhi NCR are visiting the Mandir on daily basis and specially on weekends for Darshan, Puja and specially new visitors are coming to have a glance of the beautiful architectures and designing works alongwith Darshan of Lord Jagannath. Besides Lord Jagannath with Brother Lord Balbhadra and Sister Subhadra Devi temples of Bimala Mata, Laxmi Mata, Kashi Vishwanath, Ram Darbar, Surya Dev, Hanuman Ji, Ganesh Ji, Bhubaneshwari Mata and Samlashewari Mata are there in the Mandir Parishar.
Round the year all the Hindu Festivals are celebrated in the Mandir including Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, Bahuda Yatra,Jhulan Yatra, Janmastami,Ganesh Puja, Kartika Purnima, Odhon Sasthi, Makar Sankranti, Maha Shiv Ratri, Basant Panchami, Holi, Akshya trutiya, Pana Sankranti, Dev Snana Purnima, Nav Jouban etc. are performed with Bhajan, Kirtan, Odishi dance and cultural programs followed by Bhandara.
Different religious & cultural programs are also being arranged from time to time including Shrimad Bhagwat Katha, Nam Yagna or Nam Kirtan, Sunderkand Path, Kirtan & Bhajan, Odishi dance & other religious programs etc. including Pilgrimage group tour to Puri. We plan to organize Seven days Bhagwat Katha, Nine days Ram Katha, Five days Jagannath Panchratra as well as Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta alongwith atleast one big Yagna and two akhand Naam Sankirtan each and every year. Recently Akhand Naam Sankirtan was organized on 23rd and 24th Nov, 2024 wherein a team of 100 artists had come from Odisha to perform chanting of Hare Krishna Hare Ram in melodius voice and various dance poses. It was a lively event with huge attendance from the local residents and the temple’s devotees. Member of Parliament from Bargarh, Odisha has specially came to the program to appreciate the artist troops.
Since the beginning an innovative idea of Dainik Sewa Donation was started by the Sangha. All Dainik Sewa donors contribute Rupees 5/- per day (Rupees 150/- per month) to meet the running cost of temple and daily puja of Lord Jagannath. Puja is being performed by the priest in the name of all the Dainik Sewa Donors on a particular pre-decided date as per preference of the devotee in every month. The member is informed one day before his/her puja day every month. The member also gets one complimentary Prasad on the same day. On the request of numerous devotees, life time Dainik Sewa Donation has been started for a donation of Rs.15,000/-.
All the Life Members & different categories of Members of Shri Jagannath Rohini Sewa Sangha (Regd) are entitled for one Puja along with Havan and two Prasads on a pre-decided date every year for the whole life without any payments. All puja materials are provided by the Mandir.
Mandir provides Prasad at afternoon and evening after Aarati. It also provides Hall for religious and soio-religious programs. One can contact at Mandir reception or to management for terms & conditions and further informations.
The Society is also carrying out various charitable activities in addition to the above mentioned religious activities. It has organized various blood donation camps and health checkup camps etc. One Charitable Physiotheraphy & Naturopathy Wellness Centre has been started at the lower ground floor of the Mandir. The Society has concrete plans for religious, social, charitable and spiritual activities in future. The Society places its sincere thanks to all the volunteers in this long journey of around 20 years and pray Lord to bless His sewaks with peace and prosperity.
Jai Jagannath!
May Lord Bless us All!
Wish you all a very Happy & Prosperous New Year 2025