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Jagannath temple
Puri
About this place
The 12th-century Jagannath temple, built by Chodaganga to commemorate the shifting of his capital from South to Central Orissa, stands in a compound on Nilgiri Hill and is surrounded by a 20-foot high wall, within which lie several smaller shrines. In front of the main gate of Jagannath temple stands a 16-sided & 11 meters high monolithic pillar called Aruna Stambha, which formally stood in front of the Sun Temple. This stunning Vaishnava temple enshrines Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Balabhadra. The temple also hosts the biggest festival in Odisha, the Rath Yatra, attracting thousands of pilgrims and tourists. The Jagannath Temple is one of the most sacred Hindu Temples in India. The temple is a part of the Char Dham Hindu pilgrimage and is a must-visit attraction in Puri.
