Jagannath temple: Learn about the history

Learn about the history, architecture and festivals of the holy Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, one of the four Dhamas in India. Find out how to reach the temple by air, road and rail from the official website of the Odisha Government. The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India. It is part of the Char Dham Yatra, which includes Badrinath, Dwarka, Rameswaram, and Puri. The temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath , an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and is world-famous for the annual Rath Yatra or Chariot Festival. In Free service of Battery operated vehicles are available from Jagannatha Ballav Parking place (Market square) to Temple main gate / North gate for carrying senior citizens and physically challenged people. Wheel chair and Ramp facilities are available at North gate and for availing wheel chair, one can contact Temple Supervisor / Asst. Supervisor @ 06752 – 252527 (wheel chairs are available only for differently abled devotees). The Jagannath Temple Puri Odisha is one of the major pilgrimage destinations of India. This magnificent temple is not only a place of worship but also a pinnacle of Odisha’s cultural and religious zeal, and this ultimate temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannatha , Balabhadra, and Subhadra.