Shree Jagannatha Temple
Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration, Puri Phone : +91-6752-222002 Fax :+91-6752-252100 E-Mail:jagannath[dot]or[at]nic[dot]in
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The temple of Lord Shree Jagannatha at Puri is one of the oldest temples of the Hindus; well known all over the world. It is situated on the sacred Mahodadhi (presently known as Bay of Bengal). at latitude 19-19’-17’N and longitude 85-51-’-39’E.
Ancient – Shree Jagannatha Temple
The temple chronicle ‘Madala Panji’ mentions Yayati Keshari as the first king of the dynasty. As per the Panji, Yayati Keshari constructed a temple for Jagannatha, referred to as ‘Paramesvara’. The temple was 38 cubits in height.
Darshan Facilities – Shree Jagannatha Temple
Generally, Temple opens and darshan starts at around 5.30 A.M. After offering of the perpetual lamp (Mangal Arati), devotees are allowed entry up to Jagamohan (Bhitar Kaatha) of the temple and darshan from this point is available till completion of “Besha” (approximately upto 7.30 / 8 …
Puri At a Glance – Shree Jagannatha Temple
The main temple in Puri located on a gigantic raised platform believed to be the base of a small hill known as Nilagiri or Blue hill is surrounded by about 30 other temples dedicated to various gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon.
Nabakalebara – Shree Jagannatha Temple
Nabakalebara is a unique feature of Shree Jagannatha Temple tradition which occurs once at intervals of 8, 11, 12 and 19 years, ‘Nabakalebara’ means new embodiment; the periodical. It involves in the total replacement of the five worshipped wooden idols.
Architecture – Shree Jagannatha Temple
The present gigantic temple of Shree Jagannatha was built during the rule of Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva, the founder of the Ganga dynasty in the first part of 12 th century A.D. The temple stands in the centre of the inner courtyard on a high raised platform.
Accomodation – Shree Jagannatha Temple
Well equipped 137 nos. ( Double Bedded A.C. – 112 nos. and Triple Bedded A.C. 25 nos.) rooms near Old Jail, Puri -752001.
visitor services – Shree Jagannatha Temple
Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration, Puri Phone : +91-6752-222002 Email:jagannath[dot]or[at]nic[dot]in
Major Festivals – Shree Jagannatha Temple
Old Sanskrit texts, right from Brahma and Skanda Purana onwards, contain prescription about the observance of twelve festivals in the temple of Jagannatha throughout the year. These twelve festivals, popularly called ‘dvadasa yatras’.