One of the Char Dhams. Home of the world-famous Rath Yatra. The Mahaprasadam (sacred food) kitchen feeds 100,000+ people daily — the largest kitchen in the world.
Built in the 12th century by Chodaganga Deva of the Ganga dynasty. The Jagannath form — large round eyes, no distinct limbs — represents the Absolute in its most abstract, approachable form.
214-foot-high main temple (deul) topped with the Sudarshana Chakra and flag. The Singhadwara (Lion Gate) faces east. The kitchen complex can cook for 100,000+ people simultaneously using earthen pots.
Char Dham site
World's largest kitchen
Rath Yatra (origin of "Juggernaut")
Flag always flies opposite to wind
No shadow from temple at any time of day
Rath Yatra (June-July, massive chariot festival)
Snana Yatra
Chandan Yatra
Nabakalebara (deity renewal)
Open 5 AM–11 PM. Note: Only Hindus are traditionally permitted entry. The Rath Yatra (chariot festival) is visible to all.
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