Jagannath Temple, Rayagada

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]

This article is about Jagannath Temple, Rayagada. For other Jagannath Temple, see Jagannath Temple (disambiguation).

Jagannath Temple, Rayagada
Jagannath Temple, Rayagada
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityJagannath
FestivalsRath yatra
Location
LocationRayagada
StateOdisha
CountryIndia
Jagannath Temple, Rayagada is located in Odisha
Jagannath Temple, Rayagada
Location in Odisha
Geographic coordinates19°9′36.121″N 83°24′28.044″E
Architecture
TypeKalinga Architecture
Specifications
Temple(s)7
Elevation219 m (719 ft)
Website
Official website

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.

  • Main entrance
    Main entrance
  • Left view of the temple
    Left view of the temple
  • Main temple entrance
    Main temple entrance
  • Car ready for Car Festival at Rayagada
    Car ready for Car Festival at Rayagada
  • Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra in the Chariot
    Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra in the Chariot
  • Jagannath in Baraha Avatar in Mausima Temple
    Jagannath in Baraha Avatar in Mausima Temple
  • Jagannath in Nrusingha Avatar in Mausima Temple
    Jagannath in Nrusingha Avatar in Mausima Temple
  • Jagannath in Parashuram Avatar in Mausimaa temple, Rayagada
    Jagannath in Parashuram Avatar in Mausimaa temple, Rayagada
  • Jgannath in Rama Balaram Avatar
    Jgannath in Rama Balaram Avatar
  • Devasnana Purnima of Lord Jagannath at Rayagada
    Devasnana Purnima of Lord Jagannath at Rayagada

References
  1. Mishra, Dr. Bhaskar. "SHRI JAGANNATH TEMPLES IN INDIA & ABROAD" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  2. "Jagannath Temple". ixigo.com. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  3. "Shree Jagannath Temple". jagannath.nic.in. Archived from the original on 5 July 2015. 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. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. "Aji sunabesha". 27 July 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2015.


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