Lord Jagannath Temple , Puri
About Lord Jagannath Temple
One of the holiest temples for devout Hindus, Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, one of the many names of Lord Vishnu/Krishna. The temple is part of the 'chaar dhaam' pilgrimage that a Hindu should undertake at least once in a lifetime and hence sees a constant flow of devotees throughout the year. This ancient temple was constructed in 12th century and is about 60 kms from Bhubaneswar. While elaborate rituals of worshipping are undertaken daily, Rath Yatra or the chariot festival in June is the most important festival here. Other important celebrations include Chandan Yatra, Snana Yatra, Anavasara, Nava Kalevara and Niladri Bije.
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Vimala Temple, Odisha
0.1 km from Lord Jagannath Temple - See map
Vimala Temple is a temple dedicated to Goddess Vimala, a name of Goddess Durga. It is located within the Jagannatha Temple complex and is believed...
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Kanchi Ganesha Temple, Odisha
0.2 km from Lord Jagannath Temple - See map
Within the Jagannath Temple premises is the Kanchi Ganesha Temple, it has a black stone idol of Lord Ganesh. As per the legend, the King of Kanchi...
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Swargadwar Beach, Odisha
1.3 km from Lord Jagannath Temple - See map
Swargadwar means gateway to heaven, and Swargadwar beach near Puri is a holy place where devotees take a dip into the sea to wash away their sins....
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Markandesvara Temple, Odisha
1.4 km from Lord Jagannath Temple - See map
According to a legend, sage Markandeya meditated to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva. The Markandesvara temple is located to the north of Lord...
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Loknath Temple, Odisha
2.1 km from Lord Jagannath Temple - See map
Loknath temple is located about 2-3 kms from the main temple of Puri – Lord Jagannath Temple. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was believed to...
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Puri Beach, Odisha
5.2 km from Lord Jagannath Temple - See map
On the east coast of India, located on the shore of the Bay of Bengal, Puri beach is a popular tourist attraction in the city of Puri in Odisha....
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Raghurajpur Handicrafts Village, Odisha
12.5 km from Lord Jagannath Temple - See map
Raghurajpur is known for the Pattachitra painters and is developed as a heritage village to showcase and preserve this unique art form. The...
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Sakshigopal Temple, Odisha
19.5 km from Lord Jagannath Temple - See map
Sakshigopal temple or Sakhi Gopal temple is an important temple that all pilgrims to Puri must visit, without which their pilgrimage to Puri is...
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Konark Sun Temple, Odisha
36.1 km from Lord Jagannath Temple - See map
The Konark Sun Temple at Konark is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is said to be constructed in 13th century. This stunning temple, dedicated to...
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Lingaraj Temple, Odisha
60.5 km from Lord Jagannath Temple - See map
The Lingaraj Temple is the best example of majestic monuments inspired from Oriyan architectural style and artisanship. The edifice of the temple...
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Rajarani Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
62.3 km from Lord Jagannath Temple - See map
The Rajarani Temple is a unique one to visit. The distinctive characteristic of the temple is that it is not associated with any god or goddess....
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Orissa State Museum, Odisha
63.3 km from Lord Jagannath Temple - See map
The history of the Orissa State Museum dates back to 1932 when two famous historians named Professor N. C. Banerjee and Professor Ghanshyam Das...
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