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Shree Jagannatha Temple, Puri
Char Dham Site,UNESCO Heritage Style,World’s Largest Kitchen,Non-Hindus Not PermittedReligiousTemple

Shree Jagannatha Temple, Puri

Puri, Odisha
Best: October to March (Visit before 6:00 AM or 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM for less crowd)
1 to 4 hours (depending on crowd and festivals) Required
4.5 Rating
05:00 - 23:30Opening Hours
FREEAdult Entry
ModerateCrowd Level
8/10Safety Score

Highlights

Nila Chakra: The eight-spoked wheel atop the temple made of eight metals (ashtadhatu).
World's Largest Kitchen: Cooks for up to 100,000 people daily using traditional wood fires.
Aruna Stambha: The 33-foot monolithic pillar at the entrance, originally from the Konark Sun Temple.
Shree Mandir Parikrama: The new 75-metre-wide heritage corridor for easy circumambulation.
Viewing the grand 12th-century Kalinga architecture.

Overview

The Shree Jagannatha Temple is the spiritual heart of Odisha and one of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites in India. Rebuilt in the 12th century by King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty, it is a masterpiece of Kalinga architecture. The temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath (a form of Vishnu/Krishna), his elder brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra. Unlike most Hindu shrines, the deities here are carved from neem wood (Daru) and are ceremoniously replaced every 12 to 19 years in a ritual known as Nabakalebara. The temple is also famous for its "shadowless" structure and the world's largest kitchen, which serves Mahaprasad cooked in earthen pots stacked over each other.

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Full Schedule

Monday
05:00 – 23:30
Tuesday
05:00 – 23:30
Wednesday
05:00 – 23:30
Thursday
05:00 – 23:30
Friday
05:00 – 23:30
Saturday
05:00 – 23:30
Sunday
05:00 – 23:30

05:00 - 23:30

Ticket Pricing

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Free darshan for all Hindu devotees

How to Reach

Bus: Puri Railway Station

2 km

Approx Fare: ₹10 – ₹20

Local Bus (No. 74), Cheapest transit option

Auto: Puri Railway Station

2 km

Approx Fare: ₹10 – ₹150

Drop at 200 meters before the temple

Smart Tips

Avoid carrying any leather items, mobile phones, or electronic gadgets; utilize the free locker facility at the North Gate (Hathi Dwar)

Stay in the left-side queue when entering the main sanctum for a closer and clearer view of the deities .

Be careful not to step on the "Yamashila" (a black stone on the third step of the Singh Dwar) when returning from the temple .

Stand near the Garuda Stambh inside the temple, as it is believed to be a spot where the Lord looks directly at the devotees .

For the best view of the daily flag-changing ceremony, stand near the North Gate approximately one hour before sunset .

Emergency & Safety Info

Nearest Hospital

District Headquarters Hospital, Puri

(Approx. 2 km)

Police Station

Singhadwara Police Station

(Right at the Lion Gate)

Local Hotline

112

Available 24/7 for Tourists

Entry Price

FREE
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