Jagannath Temple, Ranchi, Jharkhand

Jagannath Temple, Ranchi, Jharkhand

Jagannath Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Ranchi City in Ranchi District in the Jharkhand, India. The temple is situated on top of a small hillock. This temple is an exact replica of the famous Puri Jagannath Temple but in smaller size. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

History

The temple was built by Thakur Ani Nath Shahdeo, King of Barkagarh Jagannathpur principality, on December 25, 1691. The temple collapsed on 6 August 1990. The then Bihar government renovated the temple in 1992.

The Temple

This temple is similar to the famous Puri Jagannath Temple in architectural style. However, it is comparatively smaller in size than the Jagannath Temple of Puri. The temple is situated on top of a small hillock. The temple can be reached through a flight of stairs and motorable road. The temple is situated inside a fort like structure.

The temple consists of Rekha Vimana, Jagamohana and Nata Mandir. The Sanctum houses Jagannatha, Balabhadra and Subhadra. All the idols are made of neem wood. Idols of Hanuman and Garuda can be found in the temple premises. There are two large water tanks located within the temple complex.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 5.00 am to 12.00 noon and 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm.

Festivals

Rath Yatra during the Hindu month of Asadh, on Ashad Shukla Dwitiya is celebrated here with much fanfare. The annual fair called Jagannath Mela is held for a week during this month. Snan Yatra and Krishna Janmashtami are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 7 Kms from Ranchi Airport, 9 Kms from Ranchi Bus Stand and 10 Kms from Ranchi Junction Railway Station. The temple is situated on Jamshedpur to Daltonganj route.

Location