The miracle of Jagannath Temple — flag that flies opposite to the wind!

Puri (The Uttam Hindu): The Puri Jagannath Temple is world-renowned for its grandeur and devotion, but it also holds many mysteries and traditions that will surprise you. One of these is the temple's flag, which flies against the wind. Normally, flags fly with the wind, but this doesn't happen here. This is what makes this temple so mysterious and amazing.

To this day, no one has been able to figure out why the temple flag flutters in the opposite direction of the wind. Locals consider this a sign of Lord Jagannath's divine power. It is said that the flag fluttering atop the temple dispels negative energies and spreads positivity throughout the environment.

This flag is changed daily, but this is no ordinary act, but rather a symbol of devotion and faith in God. Every evening, around sunset, the old flag is taken down and a new triangular flag is hoisted.

This is done around 5 a.m. in winter and around 6 a.m. in summer. It's also said that if the flag isn't changed on a given day, the temple could be closed for 18 years. So, whether it's raining or stormy, this tradition doesn't stop for even a single day.

The flag-changing ceremony is performed by a special family known as the Chunara Sevak or Chola family. They have been performing this sacred duty for approximately 800 years.

Most astonishingly, they climb the 214-foot-high temple peak without any safety equipment and change the flag. It is said that to date, no member of this family has been injured in this endeavor.

The old flag is believed to absorb negative energy, so a new flag is hoisted each day to show reverence to Lord Jagannath. This flag is not just a piece of cloth, but a symbol of faith, trust, and protection. This mystery of the Jagannath Temple may be beyond science, but for devotees, it is a living proof of the Lord's power and grace.