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“Bhagavad Gita: Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center NYC: Yoga”

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Miller, Barbara S. "The Bhagavadgita: Krishna's Counsel in Time of War." Bantam Books, 2004.

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As we have learned, there are several different practices that can vary by which deity is being worshipped. For Lord Jaggarnath, classical dance is the main form of practice (McAllister, " “UK's First Lord Jagganath Hindu Temple Opens in Bath"). There are several other forms of worship that take place in the tradition of Hinduism, such as art, music, offerings of food, incense, dance and prayer, which are all bhakti marga, or "devotion to a deity" (Brodd 100). The devotees of Lord Jagganath follow the path of devotion mainly by dancing, which is included in bhakti marga. Of the three paths to liberation, which are karma marga, bhakti marga, and jnana marga, bhakti magra is the most widely practices (Brodd 101). This is also the path of liberation that Lord Krishna introduces to Arjuna, the warrior, when consulting his distress.

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McAllister, " “UK's First Lord Jagganath Hindu Temple Opens in Bath"

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Devotees of Lord Jagganath Facing Challenges

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Devotees of Lord Jagganath Facing Challenges

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During the Covid crisis, the devotees of Lord Jagganath in Bath, UK, were separated from their families in India and suffered from the loss of close ones to Covid-19 (McAllister, " “UK's First Lord Jagganath Hindu Temple Opens in Bath"). When the temple dedicated to Lord Jagganath was created in Bath, the worshippers in the community had a safe place to seek guidance, practice bhakti, and speak to others within their community who shared the Jagganath culture. They were able to seek similar guidance that Arjuna had experienced during his battle, praying and dancing to come to terms with their obstacles. The temple helped the devotees clear their minds to get through the suffering.

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In the Bhagavad Gita, a warrior named Arjuna is confronted with a challenge during the war to reclaim a throne, as he was made to fight against his own cousins. Lord Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu, approached Arjuna and guides him to his dharma, or duty (Brodd 101). Arjuna starts to give up during battle as he, "sat dejected, filled with pity" (Miller 29). Lord Krishna started to counsel Arjuna with bhakti marga, "the bewildering senses attack his mind with violence. Controlling them all with discipline he should focus on me; when his senses are under control, his insight is sure" (Miller 37). Lord Krishna wants Arjuna to continue fulfilling his duty by seeking the Lord's guidance through discipline yoga, or bhakti yoga. By practicing bhakti, Arjuna is able to calm his mind and come to terms with the obstacle he is facing. The devotees of Lord Jagganath experienced clarity through devotion as Arjuna did.

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This temple is going to be used as an essential tool for, not only practicing worship but also for teaching the community about the culture of Jagganath and a safe space for members of the community. Pati, who also arranges workshops with schools, would like to include trips to Hindu temples, like this one, for groups of students to visit and learn about the culture (McAllister, " “UK's First Lord Jagganath Hindu Temple Opens in Bath"). This would bring more awareness to devotees of Lord Jagganath and, hopefully, create more communities around the United Kindom and Europe devoted to him. The advisor of the Royal United Hospital explained, "It's not just a temple, it's a place where you can discuss issues that are going on with your close friends and family and find solutions and find that inner peace" (McAllister, " “UK's First Lord Jagganath Hindu Temple Opens in Bath"). The Covid crisis has separated families in the UK from India, so opening the temple created a safe space for devotees to express themselves and connect to their faith.

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This temple would be the first temple in the United Kingdom to be devoted to Lord Jagganath. As a place of worship for devotees of Lord Jagganath, it will hold the main space for practicing classical dances, which are a fundamental way to worship him. A founding member of the temple, Sushmita Pati, explained that there are eight traditional forms of dancing in India and, "Odissi is one of the oldest, and it is very closely connected with Lord Jagganath and the chauka position which actually means salutation to the Lord" (McAllister, " “UK's First Lord Jagganath Hindu Temple Opens in Bath").

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The Introduction of the Temple Devoted to Lord Jagganath in the UK

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The Introduction of the Temple Devoted to Lord Jagganath in the UK

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Lord Jagganath is the reincarnated god of Lord Vishnu, who is the Hindu god that preserves and maintains the universe that was created (McAllister, " “UK's First Lord Jagganath Hindu Temple Opens in Bath"). Lord Jagganath is worshiped by many in the United Kingdom and Europe, so a new temple was founded for devotees of Lord Jagganath to have a place of worship. Lord Jagganath is typically celebrated in the Chariot Festival that happens around June or July, called the Jagganath Rath Yatra (McAllister, " “UK's First Lord Jagganath Hindu Temple Opens in Bath") During the 2020 Chariot Festival, worshippers of Lord Jagganath promised to set up a temple in his name, which was accomplished with the help of the Jagganath community in the city of Bath, UK.