Jagannath Temple, Puri – Hanuman Shrines

Jagannath Temple, Puri – Hanuman Shrines

The Temple has four gates. A Hanuman in different posture can be found in each gate performing a different service to Lord Jagannath. Hanuman protects the temple staying at the four gates. The four Hanumans are listed below;

Kanapata Hanuman Shrine:

Kanapata Hanuman is located on the western Gate of Jagannatha Temple (Vyaghra Dwara or Tiger Gate). He is about 4 feet high. Lord Vishnu married Goddess Lakshmi, daughter of the Ocean. Thus, Lord Vishnu became son-in-law of the ocean. Once, during the night, the waves of the ocean make a loud sound that was heard all over Puri. Thus, the sound of the ocean was disturbing Lord’s sleep. Lord Jagannatha ordered Samudra not to make further sound.

As ordered, the sound of Samudra never entered the temple from that time. Still Lord Jagannatha engaged his devotee Hanuman to stand at the western gate and listen attentively and ensure the sound never entered the sanctum. Kanapata means to engage the ears (Kana) for hearing. Hence, Hanuman came to be called as Kanapata Hanuman. It is an astonishing fact that during night when one stands before the temple listens the sound of the Sea. Surprisingly the sound is never heard inside the temple.

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Tapasvi Hanuman Shrine:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2020/01/jagannath-temple-puri-tapasvi-hanuman-shrine.html

Prahari Hanuman Shrine:

Prahari Hanuman Shrine is located on the south Gate of Jagannatha Temple (Ashwa Dwara or Horse Gate). Lord Hanuman is about seven feet tall and he is worshipped as Bara Bhai Hanuman.

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Phate Hanuman Shrine:

Phate Hanuman Shrine is located on the eastern Gate of Jagannatha Temple (Simha Dwara or Lion Gate).

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