Jagannath Temple, Puri
EasternHindutempleSouth Asia1135 CE - present
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Location
Modern Name
Puri
Country
India
Region
South Asia
Coordinates
19.8135, 85.8312
Era
1135 CE - present
Site Type
Temple
About
Home of the 12th-century Jagannath Temple, one of the four sacred dhams of Hinduism. The annual Rath Yatra chariot festival draws millions of devotees.
Significance
Lord Jagannath (a form of Vishnu/Krishna) is believed to reside here as the 'Lord of the Universe'; Puri is the eastern dham of Adi Shankaracharya's four-monastery system.
History & Historical Arc
The current temple was built by King Anantavarman Chodaganga in the 12th century, though earlier shrines existed. It wit…
Archaeological Notes
The temple complex covers 10.7 acres; earlier temple layers are inaccessible, though inscriptions date the current struc…
Key Features & Structures
- Jagannath Temple (Kalinga architecture)
- Rath Yatra chariots
Visitor Information
Non-Hindus are not permitted inside the main temple; the Rath Yatra festival (June/July) is best experienced from the Gr…
Related Figures
Jagannath (Krishna/Vishnu)BalabhadraSubhadraAdi Shankaracharya