Shri Mandira
ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର
ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ · Puri, Odisha
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About the temple
One of the Char Dham sites Liberation, purification of sins
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 05:00 – 23:00
- Established
- 1161
- Best time to visit
- Early morning (05:00 AM)
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ
- Deity form
- Daru Brahma
- Religious tradition
- Jagannath Culture / Sanatana Dharma
- Sanskrit name
- जगन्नाथ मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Shri Mandira, Bada Deula, Purushottama Kshetra
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 05:00 - 23:00
- Break timings
- Brief intervals during Bhoga
- Special days
- Extended during Rath Yatra
- Festival timings
- 24-hour darshan during specific festivals
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 05:30
- Midday aarti
- 13:00
- Evening aarti
- 18:30
- Night aarti
- 22:30
- Special aarti days
- Thursdays, Ekadashi
- Ritual schedule
- Mangala Alati, Mailam, Abhisheka, Sandhya Alati
- Pooja timings
- Detailed Niti schedule followed by SJTA
- Abhishek timings
- Early morning
- Special poojas
- Tulasi Mala, Archana, Mahaprasad Seva
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Medieval
- Built by
- Ganga Dynasty (Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva)
- Construction materials
- Kalinga style stone masonry
- Historical events
- Rebuilt in 12th Century; survived numerous invasions
- Renovations
- Ongoing maintenance by ASI and State Govt
- Archaeological importance
- Protected Monument
- Legends
- Legend of King Indradyumna and Vishwakarma
- Inscriptions
- Various Odia and Sanskrit inscriptions on walls
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 12th Century
- Structure
- Complex (Vimana, Jagamohana, Natamandira, Bhogamandapa)
- Floors
- 50
- Gopuram
- Nilachakra (Blue Wheel) atop the main spire
- Mandapa
- Pillared halls for congregation and offerings
- Sculptural features
- Intricate carvings of deities, dancers, and flora
- Artistic elements
- Pata Chitra influences in decorations
- Construction technique
- Dry masonry with iron clamps
- Unique features
- Shadow of the main dome is said to be invisible at noon
Festivals & events
Rath YatraBahuda YatraSnana Yatra
- Festival calendar
- Lunar based (Odia Panji)
- Special celebration days
- Chandan Yatra, Devasnana Purnima
- Cultural events
- Odissi dance festivals at Natamandira
- Annual events
- Nabakalebara (periodic)
- Peak crowd season
- June - July (Rath Yatra)
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Annadanam
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning (05:00 AM)
- Parking capacity
- 500+
- Parking fees
- Nominal
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash/Online/Cheque
- Prasadam
- Mahaprasad (56 items/Chappan Bhog)
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