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Jagannath Temple Puri

Puri, Odisha, India

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Overview

One of Hinduism's Char Dham — the 12th-century shrine of Lord Jagannath whose towering shikhara flies a flag changed daily by climbers, whose kitchen feeds tens of thousands, and whose Rath Yatra sends colossal chariots surging through a sea of devotees each summer.

Why visit: A living epicentre of devotion — and the world's most famous chariot festival.

History: Built by Anantavarman Chodaganga c. 1135; the English word 'juggernaut' comes from the unstoppable momentum of its chariot festival.

Things to do

›Darshan of the wooden trinity (Hindus only inside)
›Watch the daily flag-changing atop the 65-m spire
›Taste Mahaprasad from the vast temple kitchen
›Attend Rath Yatra (Jun–Jul) if crowds don't daunt you
›Sunrise on Puri's golden beach

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Feb

Entry fee

Free

Hours

5 am–10 pm

Est. budget

₹300–1000

Duration

1 day

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