Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha
Jagannath Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located on the eastern coast of India at Puri, a famous pilgrimage town in the state of Odisha, India. The temple is an important pilgrimage destination. It is considered by many Hindus to be one of the four holiest places (dhams) and is particularly revered by Vaishnavas as the home of Krishna in his form of Jagannatha, Lord of the Universe. It is strictly forbidden for non-Hindus to enter the Jagannatha temple.
The Puri temple is famous for its annual Ratha yatra, or chariot festival, in which the three principal deities are pulled on huge and elaborately decorated temple cars. These gave their name to the English term Juggernaut. Unlike the stone and metal icons found in most Hindu temples, the image of Jagannath is made of wood and is ceremoniously replaced every twelve or nineteen years by an exact replica. The temple is sacred to all Hindus and especially in those of the Vaishnava traditions.
Many great saints, such as Ramananda and Ramanuja were closely associated with the temple. Ramanuja established the Emar Mutt near the temple and the Govardhan Mutt, which is the seat of one of the four Shankaracharyas. It is also of particular significance to the followers of the Gaudiya Vaishnavism whose founder Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, was attracted to the deity, Jagannath, and lived in Puri for many years. Odisha has Konark as the Surya Kshetra, Puri as the Vishnu kshetra, Bhubaneshwar as the Hara Kshetra and Jaipur as the Parvati Kshetra.
Bhubaneshwar, Konarak and Puri constitute the Golden triangle of Orissa, visited in large numbers by pilgrims and tourists. Puri is also known as Sri Purusottama Dhama or Martya Vaikuntha, the abode of Lord Vishnu on earth. Other names are Srikshetra (best of all sacred centers), Purusottama Kshetra (the abode of the supreme being), Nilachal, Nalagiri, Sankha Kshetra, and Jagannatha Dhama. The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Puri Bus Stand and 3 Kms from Puri Railway Station.
Legends
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History
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The Temple
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Pooja Timings
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Entry & Darshan
Only Hindus and Buddhist and Jain groups able to prove their Indian ancestry are permitted to enter the temple. Visitors not allowed to enter may view the temple and precinct from the roof of the nearby Raghunandan Library. There is some evidence that this policy came into force following a series of invasions by foreigners into the temple and surrounding area. The temple is open from 5:00 am to midnight.
Unlike in many other temples devotees, can go around and behind the idols. During the special darshan, or parimanik darshan, devotees pay a small fee to go right up to the statues. All devotees are allowed to go right up to the deities during the Sahana mela (general appearance) 7-8:00am without paying any fees. Non-Hindus can walk within the walls and see the beautiful garden, but they are not allowed in the temple building.
Festivals
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Religious Significance
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Veshas
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Food Offerings
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Sevayats
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Contact
Jagannath Temple,
Puri – 752001
Odisha, India
Phone: +91 6752 223 002 / 222 002 / 222 033 / 222 034
Fax: +91 6752 223 939
Email: jagannath.or@nic.in / dmpuri@ori.nic.in
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