INDIA, March 5, 2009: Gobinda Dwadasi (Govinda Dwadashi), considered highly auspicious by Vishnu devotees, falls on the 12th day during the waxing phase of the moon in Phalguna (Falgun) month. This year it falls on March 8, and Hindu astrology indicates a situation that last occurred in 1961, 48 years ago.
This rare combination in Hindu Almanac associated with Gobinda Dwadai at Puri Jagannath Temple gives the special power to taking a holy dip at Mahodadhi Teerth and visit Jagannath Temple. Mahodadhi Tirth is a six kilometer long stretch of the Puri Seacoast. Over half a million devotees are expected.