Rohini Kunda, Puri – Legends

Rohini Kunda, Puri – Legends

Remains of Krishna in the form of Sacred Log (Daru Brahma):

As per the Puranas, the hunter Jara Savara accidentally killed Krishna and cremated him. Krishna appeared in Jara's dreams and told him that his remains would transform into a log that would float from the sea to the Rohini Kunda. Indradyumna with Jara's help located the sacred log (Daru Brahma) from which the idol of Jagannath was carved.

Bhusanda Kaka:

As per Skanda Purana, Bhusanda Kaka was cursed by the sage Lomasa. Anticipating his death, he flew to Shankha Kshetra, going to Rohini Kund to take bath in the sacred waters and worshipped Lord Jagannath in his temple. The crow perched upon a branch of the ancient Kalpavata, a wish fulfilling tree, praying for liberation from the curse. Suddenly Kaka Bhusanda died, fell into the Rohini Kund and got transformed to a form of Vishnu with four hands and holding a conch (Sankha), wheel (chakra), lotus (padma) & mace (gada). Since the time of his liberation, he has been worshipped here as Bata Narayana.

Nabi Chakra & Crow as witness:

King Gala Madhava insisted that the Jagannath temple belonged to him after the construction of temple by Indradyumna. Lord Brahma came and settled the dispute, with the crow and chakra serving as witness on the side of King Indradyumna. The two have remained there ever since. King Gala Madhava himself is said to have remained at Rohini Kund, where he eternally offers prayers to Lord Jagannatha.

Naval portion of Sankha Kshetra:

According to the Puranas, this Rohini Kunda is situated at the naval portion of Sankha Kshetra.

Karana Water:

The Kund is said to contain Karana, or the water of creation. This water is secretly stored in this Rohini Kunda.