Lord Jagannath in Coins, Banknotes and Postage Stamps

Ratha Yatra ('Car Festival or Chariot Festival') is a Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Odisha, India. It is the oldest, biggest and the grandest Ratha Yatra taking place in India and the World, whose descriptions can be found in Brahma Purana, Padma Purana, and Skanda Purana and Kapila Samhita. The festival commemorates Lord Jagannath's (Lord Krishna) annual visit to his aunt's home, along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra from his abode (main temple) to Gundicha Temple.

This is the Rs 5/- beautiful Stamp/Miniature Sheet issued on the eve of the Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath on 12th July, 2010 by Indian Post, In fulfilment of Orissa's long-standing demand of commemorative postage stamp on 'Rath Yatra'.

The multicolored Miniature Sheet, picturing three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra while the Rs 5 /- Stamp picturing Chariot of Lord Jagannath and Ratha Yatra.

Nabakalebara festival is an ancient ritual that is observed in the Shree Jagannath Temple at Puri, Odisha at predefined time according to Hindu Calender. Naba means new and Kalebara is body. In this festival, the idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra and Sudarshan are replaced by new idols as it is believed that Lord Shree Jagannath adornes new body during Nabakalebara. It is usually comes in every twelve to nineteen years based on the auspicious two months of Ashadha in a year called as Purusottam month as per the Hindu calendar.

To commemorate the Nabakalebar Festival of Lord Jagannath in 2015, the Govt of India released set of 2 coins of Rs 1000/- (Non-circulating) & Rs 10/- (Non-Circulating) Coins. These coins are considered as one of the beautiful design of all time.

The Jagannath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Sri Krishna in Puri in the state of Odisha on the eastern coast of India. The present temple was rebuilt from the 10th century onwards, on the site of an earlier temple, and begun by Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva, the first king of the Eastern Ganga dynasty.

This is the Rs 5/- beautiful Stamp of Shri Jagannath Temple of Puri issued in 25th September, 2003 by Indian Post on theme of diversity of India's Temple Architecture. The multicolored Rs 5 /- Stamp picturing the beautiful temple of Lord Jagannath.

This is a 'Uma Rupia' (One Rupia) issued in 1924 in Portuguese India featuring Lord Jagannath Temple of Puri on the Backside Center. It is considered as one of the beautiful and rare collectable Banknote of Pre-independence India.

Mahaprasad (Odia: ମହାପ୍ରସାଦ) is the term applied to the 56 food items offered to Lord Jagannath in the holy Temple of Puri, located in Odisha, India. Considered to be the largest kitchen in the world, Mahaprasad are cooked in the kitchen of Lord Jagannath Temple every day for the deities, over wood-fire and in earthen pots. The sacred “mahaprashad” then feeds a staggering one lakh people a day. It is believed that food never falls short in the temple kitchen.

This is a beautiful Rs 5/- Stamp featuring"Mahaprasad" of Lord Jagannath Temple of Puri issued on 3rd November, 2017 by India Post on theme of Indian Cuisine. The multicolored Rs 5 /- Stamp picturing the Rice & Dal (Abadha) served to Lord Jagannath.

The village of Pipili, Puri district of Odisha is well known for its appliqué work, also known as Chandua. Pipili appliqué work owes its origin to the culture of Lord Jagannath during the 12th century. Earlier appliqué umbrellas and canopies were prepared by the Gajapatis for the annual Ratha Jatra of Jagannath. It is one of the products which has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) by the government of India. Pipili has an entry in the 2004 Limca Book of Records, for the world's largest thematic appliqué work.

This is a beautiful Rs 20/- Stamp featuring "Lord Jagannath and Appliqué work of Pipili" issued on 9th December, 2019 by India Post on theme of Embroideries of India-Appliqué.

Nabakalebara festival is an ancient ritual that is observed in the Shree Jagannath Temple at Puri, Odisha at predefined time according to Hindu Calender. Naba means new and Kalebara is body. In this festival, the idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra and Sudarshan are replaced by new idols as it is believed that Lord Shree Jagannath adornes new body during Nabakalebara. It is usually comes in every twelve to nineteen years based on the auspicious two months of Ashadha in a year called as Purusottam month as per the Hindu calendar.

This is the Rs 5/- beautiful Stamp issued in 17th July, 2015 by India Post on eve of Nabakalebara festival of Lord Jagannath.

These are all the Stamps, Coins and Banknotes issued in india commemorating Lord Jagannath and Jagannath Culture.


REFERENCES:Various Sources

IMAGE REFERENCES:The_CoinWorld. ODISHA Tales doesn't own any photos.

DISCLAIMER:Testimonials appearing on this site are actually received via text, audio, video submission and some are translated by volunteers. They are individual experiences, reflecting real life experiences of those who have used the website to bring the information for public view. However, there are individual and subgroup findings and that may vary. We are open to receive your input to improve our website. ODISHA Tales is humbled to host the contents. However, respective authors retain the copyright of their own articles. ODISHA Tales bears no responsibility regarding the copyright claims.
Previous Post Next Post

Contact Form