Jagannath Temple
Deity: Lord Jagannath
Location: Grand Road, Puri, Puri, Odisha, India - 752001
Timings: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
About the Temple
A sacred temple located in Puri, renowned for its spiritual significance and as one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
History
The Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites, dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is famous for the annual Rath Yatra festival.
Pooja/Seva Details
Mangal Aarti
Timing: 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Price: ₹1000
A sacred morning ritual invoking blessings from Lord Jagannath.
Sandhya Aarti
Timing: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Price: ₹500
An evening prayer with devotional music and lamps.
Festivals
Rath Yatra
Date: Mon Jul 08 2024
A grand chariot festival where the deities are taken out in procession on elaborately decorated chariots.
Chandan Yatra
Date: Sat Apr 20 2024
A festival marking the cooling of deities with sandalwood paste during the summer.
Facilities
- parking: Available
- wheelchairAccess: Available
- restrooms: Available
- accommodation: Available
- food: Available
- _id: Available
Accommodation Options
Jagannath Dharmashala
Price: ₹600/night
Distance: 300 meters
Contact: +91-9876543210
Puri Beach Resort
Price: ₹1500/night
Distance: 1 km
Contact: +91-9123456789
How to Reach
Nearest Airport: Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (60 km)
Nearest Railway Station: Puri Railway Station (2 km)
Nearest Bus Stop: Puri Bus Stand (1 km)
Temple Rules & Guidelines
- Devotees must wear traditional attire inside the temple.
- Photography is strictly prohibited within the temple premises.
- Offerings should only be purchased from authorized counters.
Reviews & Ratings
Rajesh Kumar
★★★★★
An enchanting spiritual experience. The Rath Yatra was mesmerizing!
Sneha Roy
★★★★
Beautiful temple with a vibrant atmosphere. Can be crowded during festivals.
Temple Events
Snana Yatra
Date: Sat Jun 15 2024
Time: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A special bathing ritual for the deities observed before the Rath Yatra.
Nabakalebara Festival
Date: Sat Jul 20 2024
Time: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
A rare and grand festival marking the renewal of the deities' wooden idols.
Temple Shop
Timing: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Spiritual Books
- Holy Water
- Prasad Packets
- Souvenirs
Weather Information
Temperature: 30°C
Condition: Partly Cloudy
Humidity: 70%
Gallery
Nearby Attractions
Golden Beach
Distance: 500 meters
A pristine beach with golden sands, located near the temple.
Chilika Lake
Distance: 50 km
The largest coastal lagoon in India, famous for its bird sanctuary.
Contact Information
Phone: +91-6543210987
Email: info@purijagannathtemple.org
Website: https://www.purijagannathtemple.org