Jagannath Temple, Rayagada
This article is about Jagannath Temple, Rayagada. For other Jagannath Temple, see Jagannath Temple (disambiguation).
Jagannath Temple, Rayagada | |
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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°ECoordinates: 19°9′36.121″N 83°24′28.044″E / 19.16003361°N 83.40779000°E |
Country | India |
State/province | Odisha |
Locale | Rayagada |
Elevation | 219 m (719 ft) |
Culture | |
Primary deity | Jagannath |
Important festivals | Rath yatra |
Architecture | |
Number of temples | 7 |
History and governance | |
Website | Official website |
Jagannath Temple, Rayagada, (known as Sradhha Shrikhetra) stands at the southern side of the town Rayagada.[1][2][3][4] The temple was originally built more than 50 years back.[5]
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.[6]
The temple is at a distance of 110 kilometres (68 mi) from Sabara Shreekhetra Koraput.
Gallary
- Main entrance
- Left view of the temple
- Main temple entrance
- Car ready for Car Festival at Rayagada
- Jagannath in Baraha Avatar in Mausima Temple
- Jagannath in Nrusingha Avatar in Mausima Temple
- Jagannath in Parashuram Avatar in Mausimaa temple, Rayagada
- Jgannath in Rama Balaram Avatar
- Devasnana Purnima of Lord Jagannath at Rayagada
References
- ↑ Mishra, Dr. Bhaskar. "SHRI JAGANNATH TEMPLES IN INDIA & ABROAD" (PDF). Retrieved 10 July 2015.
- ↑ "Jagannath Temple". ixigo.com. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ↑ "Shree Jagannath Temple". jagannath.nic.in. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ↑ "Temples in Rayagada". onefivenine.com. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ↑ Mahalika, Er. Nirakar. "Cultural Heritage of Undivided Koraput District of Odisha" (PDF) (Apr- May, 2014): 102–105. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ↑ "Aji sunabesha". 27 July 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
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