Jagannath Temple, Puri
Location
Puri, Puri District
State
Odisha
Deity
Lord Jagannath (form of Lord Vishnu/Krishna)
Temple Type
Jagannath Temple - Major Vaishnava Shrine
Significance
The Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites and one of the most sacred Vishnu temples. It is famous for the annual Rath Yatra (chariot festival) which attracts millions of devotees. The temple was built in the 12th century by King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva. The temple complex covers about 10.7 acres and has a 65-meter-tall main tower. By tradition, the temple flag flies opposite to the wind's direction, and the main tower is said to cast no visible shadow at midday.
Legend & History
According to legend, King Indradyumna was instructed by Lord Vishnu in a dream to construct a temple. He found a log floating in the sea, from which deities were carved. Lord Brahma came to consecrate the temple. The deities of Jagannath (Krishna), Balabhadra (Balarama), and Subhadra are unique wooden idols that are ceremonially replaced every 8, 12, or 19 years — when the lunar calendar has a leap Ashadha month — in the Nabakalevara ceremony. The Mahaprasad (sacred food) is considered supremely holy.
October to February (Temple open year-round, Rath Yatra in June-July)
Nearest airport: Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (60 km). Nearest railway: Puri Railway Station (well connected). Road: Well connected by NH 316 from Bhubaneswar and other cities.
Frequently Asked Questionsअक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Where is Jagannath Temple, Puri located?
Jagannath Temple, Puri (जगन्नाथ मंदिर, पुरी) is located at Puri, Puri District, in Odisha, India. It is one of the four Char Dham.
जगन्नाथ मंदिर, पुरी कहाँ स्थित है?
जगन्नाथ मंदिर, पुरी Puri, Puri District, ओडिशा (भारत) में स्थित है। यह चार धाम में से एक है।
Which deity is worshipped at Jagannath Temple, Puri?
The principal deity worshipped at Jagannath Temple, Puri is Lord Jagannath (form of Lord Vishnu/Krishna).
जगन्नाथ मंदिर, पुरी में किस देवता की पूजा होती है?
जगन्नाथ मंदिर, पुरी में मुख्य रूप से भगवान जगन्नाथ (भगवान विष्णु/कृष्ण का रूप) की पूजा होती है।
What is the significance of Jagannath Temple, Puri?
The Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites and one of the most sacred Vishnu temples. It is famous for the annual Rath Yatra (chariot festival) which attracts millions of devotees. The temple was built in the 12th century by King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva. The temple complex covers about 10.7 acres and has a 65-meter-tall main tower. By tradition, the temple flag flies opposite to the wind's direction, and the main tower is said to cast no visible shadow at midday.
जगन्नाथ मंदिर, पुरी का क्या महत्व है?
पुरी में जगन्नाथ मंदिर चार धाम तीर्थ स्थलों में से एक है और सबसे पवित्र विष्णु मंदिरों में से एक है। यह वार्षिक रथ यात्रा के लिए प्रसिद्ध है जो लाखों भक्तों को आकर्षित करती है। मंदिर का निर्माण 12वीं शताब्दी में राजा अनंतवर्मन चोडगंगा देव द्वारा किया गया था। मंदिर परिसर 10.7 एकड़ में फैला है और इसका मुख्य टॉवर 65 मीटर ऊंचा है।
What is the best time to visit Jagannath Temple, Puri?
The best time to visit Jagannath Temple, Puri is October to February (Temple open year-round, Rath Yatra in June-July).
जगन्नाथ मंदिर, पुरी जाने का सबसे अच्छा समय कौन-सा है?
जगन्नाथ मंदिर, पुरी जाने का सबसे अच्छा समय October to February (Temple open year-round, Rath Yatra in June-July) है।
How do I reach Jagannath Temple, Puri?
Nearest airport: Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (60 km). Nearest railway: Puri Railway Station (well connected). Road: Well connected by NH 316 from Bhubaneswar and other cities.
जगन्नाथ मंदिर, पुरी कैसे पहुँचें?
Nearest airport: Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (60 km). Nearest railway: Puri Railway Station (well connected). Road: Well connected by NH 316 from Bhubaneswar and other cities.
