Sri Jagannath Temple

Jagannath Temple is one of the most Popular Temples in Puri considered to be quite famous among people who believe in Char Dham among vaishnovites in India. The Jagannath Temple, Badrinath, Dwarka, and Rameswaram are considered the four most important centers for Char Dham pilgrimage for people following Vaishnab Dharma in the subcontinent. Jagannath Temple, Puri was established to pay homage to the God of the universe. The name of the temple is derived from two different words. These are Jag and Nag. The first word Jag means the 'universe' and the second word Nag means Lord. The Jagannath Temple in Puri is situated on the Nilgiri Hills. One of the tallest temples established in the country of India. The total height of the original structure is about 65 meters.The temple, with its magnificent luster, can take you back to the classical era. The ringing bells in the temple, the walls carved with every detail, the columns depicting the life of Lord Krishna - all these and many other factors attract millions of devotees to the Jagannath Temple every year.Jagannath Temple has the highest number of tourists on the Rath Yatra or Rath Festival which is held every year. During this time, the decorated chariots take the idols of Lord Jagannath, Subhadra, and Balabhadra to the Gundicha temple, and then bring them back to the Jagannath temple after a week. Countless devotees arrive at this place in search of the peace that is offered by the triad deities of the Jagannath Temple - Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra. Come and visit this famous temple in Puri with family and friends.