Jagannath Temple, Rayagada

This article is about Jagannath Temple, Rayagada. For other Jagannath Temple, see Jagannath Temple (disambiguation).

Jagannath Temple, Rayagada
Jagannath Temple, Rayagada
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
Deity	Jagannath
Festivals	Rath yatra
Location
Location	Rayagada
State	Odisha
Country	India
Location in Odisha
Geographic coordinates	19°9′36.121″N 83°24′28.044″E
Architecture
Type	Kalinga Architecture
Specifications
Temple(s)	7
Elevation	219 m (719 ft)
Website
Official website

Jagannath Temple, Rayagada, (known as Sradhha Shrikhetra) stands at the southern side of the town Rayagada.^[1][2][3] The temple was originally built more than 50 years back.^[4]

History

Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are the main deities in the temple. The present structure of the temple, with a new look, has been built in 2007. The Gajapati Raja of Puri honoured the inaugural function of the new Temple on June 20, 2007. Rath yatra is the main festival of the deities.^[5]

The temple is at a distance of 110 kilometres (68 mi) from Sabara Shreekhetra Koraput.

Gallery

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  Main entrance
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  Left view of the temple
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  Main temple entrance
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  Car ready for Car Festival at Rayagada
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  Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra in the Chariot
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  Jagannath in Baraha Avatar in Mausima Temple
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  Jagannath in Nrusingha Avatar in Mausima Temple
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  Jagannath in Parashuram Avatar in Mausimaa temple, Rayagada
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  Jgannath in Rama Balaram Avatar
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  Devasnana Purnima of Lord Jagannath at Rayagada

References

1. Mishra, Dr. Bhaskar. "SHRI JAGANNATH TEMPLES IN INDIA & ABROAD" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
2. "Jagannath Temple". ixigo.com. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
3. "Shree Jagannath Temple". jagannath.nic.in. Archived from the original on 5 July 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
4. Mahalika, Er. Nirakar. "Cultural Heritage of Undivided Koraput District of Odisha" (PDF) (Apr–May, 2014): 102–105. Retrieved 2 July 2015. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
5. "Aji sunabesha". 27 July 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2015.^{[permanent dead link‍]}