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English Short Stories

Lord Jagannath Stories

Bhoomi floats a paper boat in the rain during Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra procession
Bhoomi and Diya Stories
ESS Editorial

The Legend of the Magic Rain

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe sun was hot. The road was hot. Even Bhoomi’s chappals felt hot. But the street was full of colour. Big wooden chariots stood waiting. Marigolds hung in long orange strings. Drums went dhum-dhum-dhum somewhere close by. Bhoomi had a secret in her pocket — a small paper boat, folded

Bhoomi and Diya listen to the story behind Jagannath's appearance
Bhoomi and Diya Stories
ESS Editorial

What Is the Story Behind Lord Jagannath’s Appearance?

Reading Time: 2 minutesBhoomi had been standing with her arms stuck out stiffly for almost two minutes, trying not to blink, when Diya finally cracked. “You win,” Diya said, collapsing onto the stone bench. “Nobody can out-Jagannath you.” “I know,” said Bhoomi, still not blinking. “It’s the eyes. Round and serious. Like this.”