Jagannath Puri

Jagannath Puri is a city located in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. It is a popular pilgrimage destination and is known for the Jagannath Temple, which is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus. The Jagannath Temple […]

Jagannath Puri is a city located in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. It is a popular pilgrimage destination and is known for the Jagannath Temple, which is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus.

The Jagannath Temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and is believed to have been built in the 12th century by the Ganga dynasty king Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva. The temple is famous for its annual Rath Yatra, which is a grand chariot festival where the deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are taken out in a procession on three huge chariots.

Apart from the Jagannath Temple, there are several other important temples in Puri, including the Gundicha Temple, the Lokanath Temple, and the Sun Temple at Konark. Puri is also known for its beautiful beaches, such as the Puri Beach, and is a popular tourist destination in the state of Odisha.