Suspense Crime, Digital Desk : The Char Dham Yatra is considered very important in Hinduism. Jagannath Puri is one of these Dhams. Jagannath Puri is considered the largest and most complete of the four Dhams. It is said that if a person visits Jagannath Dham once in their lifetime, their Char Dham Yatra is considered complete. This is the Dham of Lord Krishna, where he resides with his brother Balarama and sister Subhadra. Like every religious place, this place also has some unique traditions, one of which is very strange.In Jagannath Puri, devotees are customarily treated with a cane as offerings. It may sound strange to you, but this tradition has been practiced here for centuries. There's a popular story behind it. Let us tell you about it.What is the practice of ‘caning’This story is related to Lord Krishna's childhood . Lord Krishna was very mischievous as a child. His mother, Yashoda, constantly scolded him and sometimes even beat him with a cane. It was through this cane that Lord Krishna transformed from a cowherd to the ruler of Dwarka. This cane is very dear to Lord Krishna, and therefore, it is kept near his idol in Jagannath Puri.The temple priests use this cane to beat devotees who come to visit. It is believed that any devotee who is struck by the Lord's cane is cleansed of all their sins. They begin to see the right direction in life, and their suffering diminishes. This cane is made of coconut wood and is considered a special offering to Lord Jagannath.Why is 'cane' kept in the houseThose who visit Jagannath Puri must bring this cane back from there. You can place it in the basket of offerings. You can place this cane in your home temple and have family members touch it after every puja. Doing so brings positivity into your life and opens the doors to success. Just as the deities in the home temple are worshipped, so too is this cane. The presence of this cane in the home dispels all negative energy.So if you 're going to Jagannath Puri , be sure to partake of the cane offerings. Also, bring a cane from there for your home temple.
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