Jagannath (''lord of the universe'') is a deity worshipped in regional traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism in India and Bangladesh. Jagannath is considered a form of Vishnu.[1][2] He is part of a triad along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. To most Vaishnava Hindus, Jagannath is an abstract representation of Krishna; to some Shaiva and Shakta Hindus, he is a symmetry-filled tantric representation of Bhairava; to some Buddhists, he is a symbolic representation of the Buddha in the Buddha-Sangha-Dhamma triad; to some Jains, his name and his festive rituals are derived from Jeenanath of Jainism tradition.
The icon of Jagannath is a carved and decorated wooden stump with large round eyes and a symmetric face, and the icon has a conspicuous absence of hands or legs. The worship procedures, sacraments and rituals associated with Jagannath are syncretic, and include rites that are uncommon in Hinduism. Unusually, the icon is made of wood and replaced with a new one at regular intervals. The origin and evolution of Jagannath worship is unclear. Some scholars interpret hymn 10.155.3 of the Rigveda as a possible origin, but others disagree and state that it is a syncretic deity with tribal roots.

Our Mission

Sri Sri Jagannatha Chetana (SSJC) is a charitable Trust registed on 12.9.2003 with an aim to serve the people thoug various educativ, eradicative and promotive activities. within the short span of 4 years the SSJC has been recognised among the the people not as an organisation but a unique socio-spiritual movement among the rural peopel trough. 443 Matru Mandali and a group of 10 Lady Motivator (SEVAVRATA) under the able guidance of Guruma Annapurna Devi.There are in India numerous religious cults and creeds that draw inspiration from the Vedas and also from other important Hindu scriptures. The pantheistic way of Indian religious life has resulted in the establishment of a large number of centers of worship all over the country dedicated to various gods and, goddesses by different sects and communities. There are evidences in history that at some point of time, there were bloody clashes between different communities each eulogizing its communal gods and goddesses. Such internal feuds among the religious communities helped in the growth of Jainism and Buddhism.
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