Tag: puri dham
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Mystic dham of Lord Jagannath at Puri
The Jagannath temple at Puri was constructed in 12th century by the Ganga dynasty rulers who ruled over Kalinga (present day Odisha). As per the legends, the temple was originally constructed by the divine architect Vishwakarma and the idols were carved by the supreme Lord Vishnu himself who appeared in the form of a carpenter.…
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A guide to the Jagannath Temple at Puri
The Jagannath temple at Puri is one of the Char Dhams. It is also known as the Purushottama kshetra, Martya Vaikuntha, Sri Khetra, Nilachala Dham etc. Owing to its reverence, there is a huge influx of devotees throughout the year. There are many legends and miracles surrounding this mystic temple.