Jagannatha Temple, Khandapada, Odisha

Jagannatha Temple, Khandapada, Odisha

Jagannatha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Khandapada Town in Khandapada Block in Nayagarh District in Odisha, India. The temple is located close to the Khandapadagarh royal palace. The temple is situated on the left bank of Kusumi river. The temple is a protected monument of Odisha State Archaeology and under Endowment Department, Government of Odisha.

History

The temple was built in the mid of 19^th century during the reign of Raja Kunja Bihari Mardaraja Bharamarvara Raya (1842 – 1867 CE) of former princely state of Khandapadagarh. 

The Temple Complex

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2023/03/jagannatha-temple-khandapadagarh-temple.html

Festivals

Ratha Yatra, Dola Purnima, Snana Purnima, Janmashtami, Radhastami, Shivarathri, Kartika Purnima and Sankranti are the festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 750 metres from Khandapada Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Kantilo, 17 Kms from Nayagarh Town Railway Station, 19 Kms from Nayagarh, 79 Kms from Bhubaneswar Airport and 80 Kms from Bhubaneswar. The temple is located close to the Khandapadagarh royal palace, on the left side of the road leading from Nayagarh to Kantilo.

Location