Jagannath Temple, Puri
It stands as one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites, drawing countless devotees from across the globe.
Architecture of the Temple
A stunning example of Kalinga or Deula architectural style, the temple spans over 400,000 sq ft and is surrounded by two high walls: Meghanada Prachira (outer wall) and Kurma Bedha (inner wall)
It consists of four main sections – Vimana (sanctum tower), Jagamohana (assembly hall), Nata Mandir (dance hall), and Bhoga Mandapa (offering hall).
The Shikhara (tower) rises up to around 65 meters, crowned by the sacred Nilachakra (Blue Wheel), an alloy disc with eight spokes.
In front of the main entrance sits the Aruna Stambha, a 10 m tall, sixteen-sided monolithic pillar sculpted with detailed motifs, originally from the Konark Sun Temple.
How to Reach to Temple
| Air | Fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (~60 km), then drive to Puri (~1.5–2 hrs). |
| Train | Puri Railway Station is ~3 km from the temple, connecting to major Indian cities. |
| Road | Well-connected via NH roads; buses, taxis or autos are available from Bhubaneswar (~60 km) and surrounding towns. |
Temple Timings
