Jagannath Temple, Puri
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Deity: Jagannath - जगन्नाथ Place: Puri In The Indian State Of Odisha
Jagannath Temple, Puri. Dedicated to Jagannath. Located in Puri In The Indian State Of Odisha.
- Primary Deity
- Jagannath / जगन्नाथ
- Architecture
- Kalinga architecture
- Built
- 11th century onwards
- Builder
- Anantavarman Chodaganga
- Address
- Puri, Odisha, India
History
The Jagannath Temple is dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Vishnu. According to temple records, King Indradyumna of Avanti built the main temple. The present complex was rebuilt from the eleventh century onwards on the site of earlier shrines, a project begun by Anantavarman Chodaganga, the first ruler of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. The temple rituals are based on Shabari Tantras, and local legends link the idols to Nilamadhaba deva, with servitors claiming tribal descent.
Spiritual Significance
The temple is a significant site in the Sri Vaishnavite tradition and is deeply connected to tribal beliefs and Shabari Tantras.
- Nearest City: Puri
Unique Rituals
- Rituals based on Shabari Tantras
Associated Legends
- Local legends link the idols with Nilamadhaba deva worshipped by tribals.
- Daitapatis (servitors) claim to be descendants of the tribes.
Scriptural References
- Shabari Tantras