The Jagannath Temple of Puri (Odia: ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର) is a famous, sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath and located on the eastern coast of India, at Puri in the state of Odisha.
The temple is an important pilgrimage destination for many Hindu traditions, particularly worshippers of god Krishna and god Vishnu, and part of the Char Dham pilgrimages that a Hindu is expected to make in one's lifetime.
Even though the icons of most Hindu deities that are worshiped are made out of stone or metal, the image of Jagannath is wooden. Every twelve or nineteen years these wooden figures are ceremoniously replaced by using sacred trees, that have to be carved as an exact replica. The reason behind this ceremonial tradition is the highly secret Navakalevara ('New Body' or 'New Embodiment') ceremony, an intricate set of rituals that accompany the renewal of the wooden statues.
Sri Jagannath temple (popularly known as "Sabarasrikhetra") is a temple located in Koraput, Odisha. It is not only built as an altar for worship, but also as a multipurpose area for Jagannath consciousness. Jagannath consciousness is the main theme of Jagannath which can not be confined within the limits of a traditional religious theological order, because it is a cult (or even a philosophical system).
It is originated from the tribal culture, and it has no antagonism towards any religion, caste or creed, Practice of tolerance in the real life of the individual and the society wedded to this ideal, is one piece used in the cult. This is practiced at Sabarasrikhetra in letter and spirit. Everybody has free access to this shrine, which virtually demonstrates the very concept of Jagannath consciousness having tribal bias.
Dr Jagannath Mudaliar, a GP of the Sathya Sai Baba faith, first began hosting prayer sessions at his private indoor temple in 2007... Dr Jagannath Mudaliar used his home temple (pictured) to host weekly worship sessions.
From being offered to Lord Jagannath at Puri temple for centuries to gracing Durga Puja rituals as a sacred offering to Goddess Durga, this once-modest meal is now a symbol of Odia pride, winning ...
Pakhala, the humble dish, deeply rooted in Odia culture, has been part of the Jagannath Temple rituals since the 12th century, as evidenced by inscriptions at the shrine's PatalaMandir.
Shree Jagannath Sena, a local outfit in the temple town, filed a complaint at the Singhadawar Police Station, accusing the BJP legislator of hurting and violating the religious sentiments ... .
A 26-year-old tourist from West Bengal was arrested on Saturday for allegedly capturing footage of deities inside the Jagannath Temple in Puri using a spy camera.
On Saturday, the actress offered prayers at the Jagannath Temple in Puri... people to embrace the festival with devotion.'Patra said, 'She (Hema Malini) has come from Mathura to Jagannath Puri.
Holi festivalHoli celebration at the Lord Jagannath temple in Ahmedabad, India, Friday, March 14, 2025 ... Holi festival Holi celebration at the Lord Jagannath temple in Ahmedabad, India, Friday, March 14, 2025.
Orissa high court on Wednesday directed the chief administrator of Shree Jagannath TempleAdministration (SJTA), Puri, to file a fresh affidavit on facilitation of free movement of wheelchair-bound ...
... a resident of Chandanpur area in Puri district.JayantNayak from Kanas area said at least 70 men from his village have shaved their heads and received Mahaprasad from Jagannath Temple on Tuesday.