Jagannath Temple, Rayagada

Jagannath Temple, Rayagada
Jagannath Temple, Rayagada
Location in Odisha
Geography
Coordinates 19°9′36.121″N 83°24′28.044″E / 19.16003361°N 83.40779000°E / 19.16003361; 83.40779000Coordinates: 19°9′36.121″N 83°24′28.044″E / 19.16003361°N 83.40779000°E / 19.16003361; 83.40779000
Country India
State Odisha
Locale Rayagada
Elevation 219 m (719 ft)
Culture
Sanctum Jagannath
Major festivals Rath yatra
Architecture
Number of temples 7
History
Website Official website

Jagannath Temple, Rayagada, (known as Sradhha Shrikhetra) stands at the southern side of the town Rayagada.[1][2][3] The temple was originally built more than 50 years back.[4]

History

Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are the main deities in the temple. The present structure of the temple, with a new look, has been built in 2007. The Gajapati Raja of Puri honoured the inaugural function of the new Temple on June 20, 2007. Rath yatra is the main festival of the deities.[5]

The temple is at a distance of 110 kilometres (68 mi) from Sabara Shreekhetra Koraput.

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References

  1. ↑ Mishra, Dr. Bhaskar. "SHRI JAGANNATH TEMPLES IN INDIA & ABROAD" (PDF). Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  2. ↑ "Jagannath Temple". ixigo.com. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Shree Jagannath Temple". jagannath.nic.in. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  4. ↑ Mahalika, Er. Nirakar. "Cultural Heritage of Undivided Koraput District of Odisha" (PDF) (Apr–May, 2014): 102–105. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  5. ↑ "Aji sunabesha". 27 July 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2015.


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