What is the secret behind the absence of unmarried couple in the Jagannath temple, and knows who prevented Radha Ji from going to the temple
Jagannath -Temple in Puri, Odisha is known all over the world. The most special tradition associated with this great temple of Lord Krishna is the Jagannath Rath Yatra, which is every dedicated eagerly. This year the Rath Yatra begins from June 27, 2025. According to the Hindu calendar, the Rath Yatra begins in the month Ashada from the second date of Shukla Paksha. During this time, lakhs reached committed from all over the country and abroad Puri and visited Lord Jagannath, brother Balarama and sister Subhadra. This Rath Yatra is not only a religious feast, but the ocean of faith. It is believed that the participation in the Rath Yatra gives a virtue equal to 100 Yajna. But do you know that the entry of unmarried couples in this temple is forbidden? There is actually a legend behind it related to Radha Rani. Let us know what the legend is related to it … why unmarried couple can’t visit the Jagannath temple of Puri? Unmarried couples or such couples do not gain access to the Jagannath temple of Puri, whose marriage has been completed but has not yet married. There is no social reason behind it, but an old religious story. This story is directly related to the beloved Radharani of Lord Krishna. According to legend, Radha Rani first reached Puri to see the Jagannath form of Lord Krishna. As she began to enter the temple, the priests prevented her from entering the temple. When Radharani asked the reason for this, the priest said he was not the wife of Krishna, but his girlfriend. Therefore, their entry into the temple is not possible, because even the women of God may not enter this temple. Radha Rani, who heard it, was greatly injured and angry, she cursed that no unmarried couple could enter this temple from now on. If an unmarried couple enters here, they will never get love in life. The tradition has been going on since then. This tradition has been played since then. If an unmarried couple tries to enter the Jagannath temple of Puri, it is stopped. Everyone is prevented from entering, whether they are loved or engaged, but are not yet married. The temple administration follows this tradition with full dedication. During the Rath Yatra, the importance of Jagannath Rath Yatra, Lord Jagannath rode with his brother Balaram and sister Subhadra on three big wagons and went to his aunt’s house Gundi Temple. There they rest for 7 days and then return to their main temple. Millions of dedicated meet to see this great journey. It is believed that someone who participates in this trailer has washed away all his sins and gained salvation. Share this story -tags