The Story of Jagannath Puri Temple

 

Jagannath Puri is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath located in the coastal town of Puri in the state of Odisha, India. The temple is one of the four holiest pilgrimage sites in Hinduism and is considered one of the Char Dhams along with Badrinath kedarnath in North, Rameshwaram in South, Dwarka in West and Jagannath puri in East. The Temple is UNESCO Heritage site and a main attraction site for Odisha.

According to Hindu Mythology, Lord jagannath is considered as a form of Lord Vishnu and is believed to be a sibling of Lord Balabhadra and goddess Subhadra. The temple at Puri is said to have been built by king Indradyumna had a dream in which Lord Vishnu appeared to him and directed him to build a temple in his honor.

The temple of Jagannath Puri is known for its Annual Rath yatra(chariot festival), During which the three deities, Lord Jagannath, Lord balabhadra, and goddess subhadra,are taken out in a grand procession on elaborate chariots. This festival attracts millions of devotees from all over the world and is considered one of the largest gatherings of people in the world.

The prasad of temple in known as Mahaprasad , Mahaprasab Include Dalma(lentil and vegetable dish), Puri (Deep fried Bread) Rice Pudding etc. the prasad is distributed among the devotees on a first come first serve basis.