Jagannath Temple, Puri
Puri
Odisha
19.8049379
85.8179386
Lord Jagannath (form of Vishnu/Krishna)
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Jagannath Temple, Puri in Puri, Odisha is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath (form of Vishnu/Krishna).
जगन्नाथ पुरी
One of the most revered Hindu temples, Jagannath Puri is famous for the annual Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) when the three deities are taken in massive chariots through the streets. The temple kitchen (Mahaprasad) is the largest in the world, feeding up to 100,000 people daily. The flag atop the temple always flutters in the opposite direction of the wind, and no bird or plane flies over the temple.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Lord Jagannath (form of Vishnu/Krishna) (भगवान जगन्नाथ (विष्णु/कृष्ण))
- स्थान / Location: Puri, Odisha
- निर्माण / Built: 12th century CE (1161 CE by Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva)
- निर्माता / Built by: Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva (Eastern Ganga dynasty); completed by Ananga Bhima Deva III
- वास्तुकला शैली / Architecture: Kalinga/Odishan temple architecture
- ऊँचाई / Height (m): 65.0
- निर्माण सामग्री / Material: Laterite, sandstone and khondalite
- मंदिर लेआउट / Layout: मंदिर में गर्भगृह, मंडप और विशाल गोपुरम हैं।
- प्रबंधन / Managed by: Government of Odisha (SJTA)
वास्तुकला · Architecture
65m tower (tallest among Char Dhams); flag always blows opposite to wind; no shadow of the dome visible; world's largest temple kitchen
प्रसिद्ध नक्काशी: Vimana (main tower) at 65m, Lion's Gate entrance, Aruna Stambha pillar
शास्त्रीय संदर्भ · Scriptural references
- Shabari Tantras
महत्व · Significance
One of four Char Dhams; eastern Dham; Rath Yatra origin
Eastern Dham of Char Dham; Purushottama Kshetra; Mahaprasad (sacred food) is considered Brahman itself
संबंधित कथाएँ · Legends
The wooden idols were carved by divine architect Vishwakarma on condition no one watches; King Indradyumna opened the door early, leaving them unfinished
The Mahaprasad pot can feed any number of people and is never insufficient
Shadow of the temple dome never falls on the ground
मंत्र · Mantras
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Jai Jagannath
Jagannath Swami Nayana Patha Gami Bhavatu Me
पूजा एवं साधना · Worship
Rath Yatra, Mahaprasad seva, Snana Yatra, Chandan Yatra
विशेष पूजा: रात्री आरती
- Rath Yatra - massive chariot procession
- Mahaprasad - world's largest temple kitchen
- Problem: मन की शांति
Practice: भगवान जगन्नाथ के दर्शन और भोग अर्पित करना - Problem: स्वास्थ्य संबंधी समस्याएँ
Practice: विशेष पूजा और आरती
प्रमुख त्योहार · Festivals
- Rath Yatra (June/July)
- Snana Yatra
- Chandan Yatra
- Bahuda Yatra
- Niladri Bije
दर्शन जानकारी · Visiting
- अनुमानित दर्शन समय: 1-2 hours
- सर्वोत्तम समय: October to March; June-July for Rath Yatra
- प्रवेश शुल्क: Free (Hindus only)
- ड्रेस कोड: Traditional attire mandatory; no stitched clothes for men in sanctum
- भीड़ स्तर: Extremely high during Rath Yatra; high during all festivals
- दर्शन सुझाव: Early morning for shortest queues; avoid Rath Yatra period unless specifically visiting for the festival
- सुलभता: मंदिर में बुजुर्गों और विकलांगों के लिए विशेष व्यवस्था है।
कैसे पहुँचें · How to reach
- By Air: Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar (60 km)
- By Rail: Puri Railway Station (2 km)
- By Road: NH-316 from Bhubaneswar
- निकटतम हवाई अड्डा: Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar (60 km)
- निकटतम रेलवे: Puri Railway Station (2 km)
- निकटतम बस स्टैंड: Puri Bus Stand
- निकटतम शहर से दूरी: 0 km
मान्यताएँ एवं अनुभव · Beliefs
यहाँ आने पर भक्तों को अद्भुत शांति और दिव्यता का अनुभव होता है।
भक्तों का विश्वास है कि यहाँ आने से सभी दुख दूर होते हैं।
जगन्नाथ जी की मूर्ति का रंग हर साल बदलता है।
तीर्थ परिपथ · Circuit
Sapt Puri
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सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at Jagannath Temple, Puri?
Jagannath Temple, Puri is dedicated to Lord Jagannath (form of Vishnu/Krishna) (भगवान जगन्नाथ (विष्णु/कृष्ण)).
Where is Jagannath Temple, Puri located?
Jagannath Temple, Puri is located in Puri, Odisha, India, at coordinates 19.8049, 85.8179.
Which temples are near Jagannath Temple, Puri?
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