Lord Jagannath Temple

Situated within the eastern coast along the blue waters with the Bay of Bengal, Orissa offers to spectacular temples, sunny beaches, colourful wildlife,Lord Jagannath traditional tribal culture along with a wealthy heritage. Although a number of temples have vanished or have declined in importance, the great temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri is still a residing and vibrant temple.

More than the hundreds of years it's got attracted kings, conquerers, spiritual teachers, devotees and pilgrims. Within the minds of the numerous Indians, Orissa is the land of Jagannath. This temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri is among the most sacred pilgrimage spots in India, one with the 4 abodes (dhamas) of the divine that lie within the four instructions with the compass.

Its Architecture
The temple of Jagannath Puri can be a rekha dwell with curvilinear tower on a pancha ratha plan and was developed by Ananta Barma Chodaganga Dev throughout 12th century A.D. and was completed by Ananga Bhima Dev. This temple is among the tallest monuments within the country, top is about 214 feet from the ground degree. It stands on an elevated platform of stone measuring about 10 acres, that is located within the heart with the down city and presents an imposing sight.. The temple has 4 gates at the eastern, southern, western northern midpoints of the Meghanad Prachir and so are referred to as Lions gate, Horse Gate, Tiger Gate as well as the Elephant Gate respectively.

Lord Jagannath
Lord Jagannath, the symbol of universal adore and is also worshiped within the Temple together with Balabhadra, Subhadra, Sudarshan, Madhaba, Sridevi and Bhudevi within the Ratnabedi or even the bejewelled platform. The Deities, Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Chakra Sudarshan are created of margosa wood.

Maha Prasada
Maha-prasada is pure vegetarian spiritual food provided to Lord Jagannath. Just by consuming this maha-prasada one tends to make great spiritual advancement. Each day, fifty-six kinds of prasada are provided to Lord Jagannath. The primary providing of the day gets to be available anywhere from three to five pm (at times later). The providing instances aren't exact and change day by day.