Independent in Purpose

Jagannath Patrika is an independent, personal endeavour created to share stories, traditions, leelas, history and knowledge associated with Sri Jagannath, Sri Mandir and the sacred traditions of Puri.

Jagannath Patrika is not the official publication, representative or extension of any sampradaya, matha, temple administration, religious organisation, government body, academic institution or other organisation.

Reference to, engagement with, or information received from any person or institution does not imply affiliation, endorsement or representation in either direction.

Contributors and sources speak only for themselves unless expressly stated otherwise.

No person or institution providing information to Jagannath Patrika should be understood as endorsing the publication as a whole.

Offered in Good Faith

Jagannath Patrika is an endeavour of a spiritually faithful family sharing knowledge and understanding with friends, family and anyone who wishes to read along.

It does not claim infallibility, nor does it present itself as a scriptural, theological or institutional authority.

Traditions may contain differing accounts, interpretations and understandings. Material is presented in good faith according to the sources and knowledge available to us.

Readers are encouraged to inquire further, consult original and authoritative sources, and form their own understanding.

Corrections supported by relevant information are welcome and will be considered in good faith.

Decisions concerning interpretation, amendment, correction, publication or withdrawal remain ultimately with Jagannath Patrika.

Sources & Editorial Independence

Jagannath Patrika draws upon living traditions, oral accounts, historical and contemporary works, publicly available material and people whom we believe to be knowledgeable and reliable.

We endeavour to acknowledge sources and references wherever reasonably practicable. Any inadvertent omission or attribution error may be brought to our attention for review.

The selection, interpretation and presentation of material remain matters of independent editorial judgement. Different traditions and sources may preserve different accounts.

Publication of one account does not necessarily constitute rejection of another, nor does disagreement create an obligation upon Jagannath Patrika to alter or withdraw material.

Readers are always free to disagree, undertake their own research, or discontinue reading or subscribing at any time.