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Puri is a beach city with its most famous attraction Jagannath Temple consists of four entrance gates. They are named as Singhadwara, Ashwadwara, Hathidwara and Vyaghradwara and these names refer to the lion, horse, elephant and tiger. temple, built in the 11th century by King Indradyumna. The temple is of utmost importance to the Hindu devotees as it is one of the Char-Dham Pilgrimages. It was believed that the actual image of the Lord had the power of granting 'moksha' to anyone who witnessed it.
Jagannath Temple consists of four entrance gates. They are named as Singhadwara, Ashwadwara, Hathidwara and Vyaghradwara and these names refer to the lion, horse, elephant and tiger.
Millions of people visit Odisha to gain Lord Jagannath blessings. The colourful ambience, interesting rituals, vim and vigour of the pilgrims is worth witnessing. The temple is famous for its annual Rath Yatra which is witnessed by millions as the three colossal chariots carry the deities- Lord Jagannath, Lord Balaram and Goddess Subhadra. Each day, holy food 'bhoga' is offered six times and it is dispersed among the worshippers.
Apart from the main shrine that rises high, many minor temples near the area will make you feel like you have entered God's home itself such as Kshira-Chora Gopinatha Temple, Konark Sun Temple, Lingaraja Temple, Jajpura (Jayapura), Sakshi-Gopala Temple and Alarnatha Temple.
Details of pooja timings and Sevas in the Shri Jagannath Temple Puri,Odisha---->>>
