Indian Columbus

Bangalore, once famed for its pleasant weather, now grapples with notorious traffic jams. Often hailed as the Silicon Valley of India, this city was once a haven of lush gardens and expansive parks. This article sheds light on a lesser-known gem, the Shri Jagannath Temple, whose annual car festival draws over 15,000 devotees. Located in the Agara locality, this temple was erected by the Orissan community, offering a local abode for worshipping Lord Jagannath of Puri. Perched atop a modest hillock, the temple stands as a testament to Kalinga temple architecture. Resembling the revered Puri Jagannath Temple, the sanctum of this shrine also houses the divine trio—Jagannath, Subhadra, and Balabhadra. Carved from sacred neem logs, known as daru, the deities rest upon a resplendent platform called Ratnabedi. Alongside them, the sanctum hosts Sudarshana Chakra, Madanmohan, Sridevi, and Vishwadhatri. Interestingly, the trio's iconography presents only their faces, devoid of arms or torsos....

Site Name:   Puri Site Type:  Hindu Religious Site  Location:   60 kms from Bhubaneshwar, Odisha state, India Highlights:   The popular Jagannath Temple is located here Nearest Railway Station:   Puri Nearest Airport:  Bhubaneshwar How to reach:  Well connected by road and rail  Hotel:  A lot of options including low cost hotels/ashrams and free accommodations  Restaurants:  Varieties of options Puri is a religious and sacred town for Hindus located at a distance of around 60 kms from Bhubaneswar in Odisha state of India. It is an important pilgrimage for Hindus. The town is popular mainly because of the Jagannath temple located here and the internationally famous Rath Yatra. Let us explore the important sites of Puri in this article. Jagannath Temple: Puri Jagannath Temple is the most popular temple in Puri. In fact, it is one of the most popular temples in the entire country (India). Although as per the...