Jagannatha Temple, Behta Bujurg, Uttar Pradesh

Jagannatha Temple, Behta Bujurg, Uttar Pradesh

Jagannatha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in Behta Bujurg village in the Bhitargaon block in the Kanpur Nagar district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The temple is famously called as the Rain Temple as the ceiling is said to drip water droplets seven days before the monsoon arrival. The temple is protected as monuments of national importance by the central Archaeological Survey of India.

History

The temple is believed to be built by Gupta Dynasty. The temple might have been renovated during the reign of the Emperor Harshavardhana of Vardhana Dynasty due to the presence of carvings of Chakra and peacock. The temple was finally renovated in the 11^th century CE.

The Temple

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https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2023/04/jagannatha-temple-behta-bujurg-temple.html

Festivals

Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra is the most famous festival celebrated here. it is celebrated on the same day and with the same kind of rituals as the grand yatra in Puri Jagannath Temple.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 4 Kms from Bhitargaon, 9 Kms from Patara Railway Station, 12 Kms from Ghatampur, 12 Kms from Ghatampur Bus Stand, 35 Kms from Kanpur and 113 Kms from Lucknow Airport. The temple is situated on Bhitargaon to Ghatampur route.

Location