Jagannath Temple, Puri
Also known as: பூரி ஜெகந்நாதர் கோயில் · పూరీ జగన్నాథ ఆలయం · पुरी जगन्नाथ मंदिर
Odisha Vishnu
The eastern seat of the Char Dham, home of the Rath Yatra.
- Deity
- Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra
- Tradition
- Vishnu
- Place
- Puri
- State
- Odisha
- Sacred tank / theertham
- The sea at Puri (Swargadwar)
- Era
- Built in the 12th century.
Sthala Puranam
Jagannath, 'lord of the universe', is worshipped with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. The wooden images are renewed on a long cycle in a ritual called Nabakalebara.
Speciality
- One of the Char Dham.
- Rath Yatra, the great chariot festival, takes place in Ashadha (June–July).
- Mahaprasad, cooked in the temple kitchens, is shared with all pilgrims.
- The present temple was built in the 12th century by the Eastern Ganga king Anantavarman Chodagangadeva.
Festivals
- Rath Yatra (June–July)
- Snana Yatra
- Nabakalebara (on a long cycle)
How to reach
By airBiju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar, about 60 km.
By trainPuri station is a short ride from the temple.
By roadGood roads from Bhubaneswar and Konark.
Location is approximate.
Before you go
- Dress modestly. Leave footwear outside the temple.
- Timings, ticket rules and dress codes change. Check the temple's own notice or website before you travel.
- Book darshan, rooms and special poojas only at the official counter or website, not through agents.
- Entry to the inner temple is limited to Hindus. Check current rules with the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration before you go.
Prayers for this temple
Sources
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