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How many hymns are there in the Rig Veda?

A hymn in the Rig Veda is known as a sukta. The word sukta means well said or wise saying. Thus there are 1028 hymns in the Rig Veda containing 10552 riks or verses. Each hymn contains one or more verses. The 1028 hymns are divided into ten sections or mandalas. There are several rishis or saints who are referred to as the authors of hymns. The rishis received the hymns directly from the Supreme Truth.

List of Food Items Offered at the Puri Jagannath Temple - Mahaprasad Food Items

To offer to the deities, numerous dishes (Mahaprasad) are prepared in the kitchens of Puri Jagannath Temple . The kitchens in the temple are one of the largest in the world and can prepare food for 100,000 people. Here are the food items that are offered to Jagannath at the temple. The food offered to the deities is later distributed as Prasad. Devotees believe that receiving Mahaprasad will bring virtue, purity and piety. Two types of food are prepared for the Lord. Those that are prepared in the temple kitchens are known as Sankhudi. These are food prepared using rice, gram and other vegetables. Food that are prepared outside the main temple kitchen but inside the temple complex are known as Nisankhudi Bhogas. They include food made of flour, wheat, ghee and candy. Here is a list of food items that are prepared and served to the deities: Mahaprasad Food Items Jagannath Vallabh, Khaja, Gaja, Pheni, Luni Khuruma, Sweet Khuruma, Bada Poori, Kakatua Jhil

Durga Puja 2017 Live Online – Watch Live Streaming of Durga Puja 2017 from Kolkata Ramakrishna Math

Durga Puja 2017 Live is provided by Ramakrishna Math in Kolkata. Starting from September 20, 2017, you can watch various pujas, rituals and programs associated with Durga Puja held at Belur Math. Durga Puja rituals begin on September 26, 2017 with Sashti rituals. This is followed on September 28 with the Saptami Rituals. Ashtami and Navami rituals are held on September 29 and 30 respectively. Link – Durga Puja 2017 Live Online Alternative link – Belurmath TV