Markandeya Tank, Puri, Odisha

Markandeya Tank, Puri, Odisha

Markandeya Tank is one of the sacred Tirthas, located in Puri, a famous pilgrimage town in the state of Odisha, India. Markandeya Tank is one of the five Panchatirthas in Puri Dham, is located on the north side of Jagannatha Temple. Markandeya Tank is considered the starting point of pilgrimage, for pilgrims to Puri.

Markandeya tank is located at about 1.5 Kms from Puri Jagannatha Temple, 2 Kms from Puri Bus Stand and 3.5 Kms from Puri Railway Station. Markandeya tank is located behind the Markandesvara Temple across the compound wall, in upara Markandesvara Sahi, Puri. One can approach the site from the right side of the Markandesvara road leading from upara Markandesvara chowk to Brahmagiri.

Legends

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History

The Tank was excavated in 12^th Century by Ganga Kings.

The Tank

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Inscriptions

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Festivals

This tank is also important as it is connected with a lot of rituals associated with Lord Jagannatha, the most important being Chandan yatra. Rituals like obsequies, Pindadana, Tarpan and Mundana Kriya are observed at the steps of the tank.

Prayers

Bathing first in the Markandeya Tank, then worshipping Lord Shiva of Markandesvara Temple is said to be equivalent in performing both Rajasuya and Ashvamedha Yagnas.

Connectivity

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Location