Satsang: Shri Jagannath and Shakti Cult | Dr Kumar Auгojyoti | Shaktikumbh 2026

Unveiling the power of Shakti | Bhakti | Prakriti | Shringar – Shakti Kumbh, 2026 in Odisha Dr. Kumar Aurojyoti reveals the hidden Shakti traditions that govern rituals inside the Sri Jagannath Temple of Puri. Discover the Goddess Vimala as Bhairavi, Devi Subhadra being worshipped as Bhuvaneshwari and eight directional Shaktis guarding the sacred Kshetra. Dr. Aurojyoti, an Ayurveda scholar with deep knowledge of Odia temple traditions, traces the transition from tantric to Vaishnavite worship while exposing little-known rituals like the midnight animal sacrifice and the fierce Goshani warrior-Durgas unique to Puri. Essential viewing for students of temple culture, Shakti worship, and Indian civilizational traditions seeking to understand how the feminine divine shapes one of Hinduism's holiest sites. Key Points: • Vimala Devi & Puri as one of India's 51 Shakti Peeths • The story of Gajapati Purushottamdev, the Kanchi war, and the Durga Madhava shrine • Eight directional Shaktis (Ashta Shaktis) that protect Purushottama Kshetra • Puri's unique Goshani tradition — fierce warrior Durgas replacing soft Bengal image About the Speaker: Dr. Kumar Aurojyoti is an Ayurvedic physician and cultural advocate from Puri, Odisha. A Panchakarma specialist and co-founder of Ayurdwar Clinic (2002), he has served patients globally through holistic healing. Passionate about Odisha’s heritage, he promotes Sri Jagannath culture, temple architecture, and history through talks, All India Radio, and digital platforms. His research focuses on temple iconography and the Konark Sun Temple. A former national-level table tennis player, he currently serves as Convenor of the Puri & Khurda chapter of IHAR, blending medicine, culture, and community engagement. Topics Covered: 00:00 Introduction: The stories of Sri Jagannath & Shakti 01:12 Story of Gajapati Purushottamdev and the Kanchi war 09:14 The Worship of Durga Madhava shrine – Unique Tradition of Odisha 14:10 Outline of Ashta Shaktis and key deities of Jagannath Kshetra 19:39 Snana Yatra and Worship of Anasara Patti – An intricate Pattachitra Painting 21:54 Nine Parsvadevatas of Subhadra's Chariot 25:05 Bhudevi and Sridevi — The Consorts of Sri Jagannath 26:56 Goddess Vimala and Shakti Peeth at Puri 32:32 Vimala temple rituals — Sola Puja and Tantric Worship 35:52 Goddess Bhuvaneshwari & Other Deities of Sri Jagannath 44:58 The Goshanis of Puri 47:11 Shiva & Shakti – The Complementing Energies #Jagannath #ShaktiCult #PuriTemple #DeviVimala #ShaktiPeeth #HinduTemples #Shaktikumbh #OdishaCulture #IndianKnowledgeSystems #SangamTalks Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3nhAUpe7aBm1rFCBgoWWcA/join Join our YouTube channel to get updated on new video releases: SangamTalks : https://www.youtube.com/@SangamTalks SangamTalks Hindi : https://www.youtube.com/@SangamTalksHindi SangamTalks Business : https://www.youtube.com/@SangamBusiness SangamTalks Punjabi : https://www.youtube.com/@SangamTalksPunjabi SangamTalks Tamil : https://www.youtube.com/@SangamTalksTamiz SangamTalks Malayalam : https://www.youtube.com/@sangamtalksmalayalam SangamTalks Bangla : https://www.youtube.com/@SangamTalksBangla SangamTalks Marathi : https://www.youtube.com/@SangamTalksMarathi SangamTalks Kannada : https://www.youtube.com/@sangamTalkskannada SangamTalks Bhojpuri : https://www.youtube.com/@SangamTalksBhojpuri SangamTalks Religion : https://www.youtube.com/@SangamTalksReligion SangamTalks History : https://www.youtube.com/@SangamTalksHistory SangamTalks IKS : https://www.youtube.com/@SangamTalksIKS SangamTalks Media : https://www.youtube.com/@SangamTalksClips SangamTalks Shorts : https://www.youtube.com/@SangamTalksShorts For updates, you may follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sangamtalks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sangamtalks/ Telegram: https://t.me/sangamtalks Twitter /X : https://twitter.com/sangamtalks WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va95hH77z4kb3h4JaD1s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sangamtalks Website: https://www.sangamtalks.org Donate: https://www.sangamtalks.org/donate