Jagannath Temple

Eastern India's Odisha province includes the beachside city and district of Puri.

[{"selector":"#anim-149fd415-5157-4b62-9d52-db9c53465f70 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(25.819408290234946%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Dashed Trail

Located on the Bay of Bengal, about 60 kilometres (37 miles) south of the state capital Bhubaneswar, Puri serves as the regional centre for the Puri area.

[{"selector":"#anim-9bf69d0d-5bf9-42ac-8b70-1d5d2caf0a04 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-14.357596927989064%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Dashed Trail

Sri Jagannatha Dhama is also known by the name of the Jagannath Temple that was built nearby in the 12th century.

[{"selector":"#anim-97c57038-b270-4808-8f0c-cb953d9007d7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(39.066377104871094%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

It is an important stop on the Char Dham pilgrimage for Hindus.

[{"selector":"#anim-d325f17c-eecf-43e5-ab4b-f7176f6be58b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-54.11001362551949%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more

The importance of the Jagannath Temple to the economy of Puri is so great that it accounts for nearly 80% of the city's GDP. Twenty-four celebrations, including thirteen major ones, are held every year in the sanctuary complex, all of which contribute to the local economy; Ratha Yatra and its associated celebrations are the most well-attended.

[{"selector":"#anim-cbc1cabc-3f7f-4b07-a7a6-e15d101694df [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(37.90322573304887%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

The city is known for a number of distinct arts, including sandwork and applique.

[{"selector":"#anim-69a45aac-35b1-4663-a8fc-be92fc4bf115 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(2.7328566760003835e-16%, 2.917289499202103e-7%) scale(0.9615384615384616)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Since ancient times, Puri has been known by several names, including the more private "Sri Kshetra" and the more modern "Badadeula," both of which refer to the Jagannath temple.

[{"selector":"#anim-9f4fc347-fa5d-4c80-ad3e-75410ac38cfe [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-32.75991576077245%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more