DEULI MATH,A SACRED PLACE @KAKATPUR

Deuli Math is a place of serenity and linked with a traditional rituals with the Jagganath temple of Puri. The math has situated almost more than 2km. from Kakatpur,Odisha. The surrounding location is full of greenery and beautiful views . The importance lies on its holiness and devotion of Jagganath culture. The existence  of Prachi river near the math double the beauty of the place. Once it was the lifeline of locals for the regular use of water for every activites of life. Now,the situation is different. Due to negligence and changes in circumstances of climate and environment the present conditions of the river is very pathetic. It needs to renovate and cleaning of river. People nearby places should get awareness for keeping the condition of river in a well manner. Otherwise one day time will come Prachi River will vanish from its existence. 

So far as the importance of Deuli math is that it has been related to the divinity work of Lord Jagganath . The priests of Jagganath temple come to stay here during Navkalebar time to pray Maa Mangala for getting significant information about the status of availability of divine wood for Daru Brahma of Lords. 

Even though the math has it's own importance since long still public visit here for  conducting marriage ceremony and mundan rituals of child. Now it has supervised under otdc for smooth functioning of the system. 

Prachi River near Deuli Math.

Entrance Gate of Deuli Math.

The surrounding areas of Deuli Math.

Till now the traditional rituals of temples are observing in a systematic way.  One eye catching matter is that every year at the time of Annasara of Lords ,this matha take responsibility of sending organic fruits like mango,banana,coconut,pineapple,jackfruit etc  through a handmade bamboo basket by Bullock cart. Neither they use any modern amenities for quick  transport for such a long route. They travel by Bullock cart and few followers come by praying Gods name.Even they donot use foot wear at the time of walking. 

This devotion for Lords and the rituals of our culture is so magnetic that one can feel the depthness of pure religious facts by direct visual of the facts. 

When I went there for a short visit then I internally get emotional and feel to keep these all inside my soul for betterment. When I asked them the way they all conduct for the traditional rituals their honest and hardwork shows the strong bondage with the culture of their own. That's why even in every difficult situation people of Odisha are  stand apart throughout world for their belief and simplicity, hard work.No matter how the time changes but it's their own way of thinking process and regards to the value of religious beliefs of Sanatan Dharma.

Sapna Acharya

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