2007-05-22 01:09:27 · 6 answers · asked by bunty 1 in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
JAGANATH TEMPLE IS LOCATED IN PURI, ORISSA-
Situated on the eastern coast along the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal, Orissa offers to magnificent temples, sunny beaches, colourful wildlife, traditional tribal culture and a rich heritage. While several temples have vanished or have declined in importance, the great temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri is still a living and vibrant temple. Over the centuries it has attracted kings, conquerers, religious teachers, devotees and pilgrims. In the minds of the millions of Indians, Orissa is the land of Jagannath. This temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri is one of the most sacred pilgrimage spots in India, one of the four abodes (dhamas) of the divine that lie on the four directions of the compass.
Lord Jagannath
Lord Jagannath, the symbol of universal love and is worshiped in the Temple along with Balabhadra, Subhadra, Sudarshan, Madhaba, Sridevi and Bhudevi on the Ratnabedi or the bejewelled platform. The Deities, Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Chakra Sudarshan are made of margosa wood.
Its Architecture
The temple of Jagannath Puri is a rekha dwell with curvilinear tower on a pancha ratha plan and was built by Ananta Barma Chodaganga Dev during 12th century A.D. and was completed by Ananga Bhima Dev. This temple is one of the tallest monuments in the country, height is about 214 feet from the ground level. It stands on an elevated platform of stone measuring about 10 acres, which is located in the heart of the down town and presents an imposing sight.. The temple has four gates at the eastern, southern, western northern midpoints of the Meghanad Prachir and are called Lions gate, Horse Gate, Tiger Gate and the Elephant Gate respectively. -
2007-05-22 18:11:29 · answer #1 · answered by Jayaraman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Jagannath Temple in Puri is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath (Krishna). It is located in the coastal town of Puri in the state of Orissa,
For more details about this temple, please check the following link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagannath_Temple_(Puri)
There is another Jaganath temple in Koraput, Orissa.
2007-05-22 20:22:49 · answer #2 · answered by vakayil k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jagannath temple is located at PURI.
2007-05-23 03:42:03 · answer #3 · answered by rishi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
puri, uttar pradesh, india
the rath yatra of ths temple is world famous.
2007-05-22 08:17:33 · answer #4 · answered by metal_rocks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
puri orissa ,india
2007-05-22 08:20:52 · answer #5 · answered by Simon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in puri, orissa
2007-05-23 03:17:53 · answer #6 · answered by AJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋