Jagannath Puri
Location in Orissa
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| Coordinates: | 19°48′17″N 85°49′6″ECoordinates: 19°48′17″N 85°49′6″E |
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| Name | |
| Proper name: | Shri Mandira (ଶ୍ରୀ ମନ୍ଦିର), Bada Deula (ବଡ଼ ଦେଉଳ) |
| Location | |
| Country: | India |
| State: | Odisha |
| District: | Puri |
| Location: | Puri |
| Architecture and culture | |
| Primary deity: | Jagannath |
| Important festivals: | Ratha Yatra, Chandan Yatra, Snana Yatra Hati Besa Nabakalevara |
| Architectural styles: | Kalinga Architecture |
| History | |
| Date built: | 1161 |
The Jagannath Temple in Puri is a famous, sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath and located on the eastern coast of India, at Puri in the state of Odisha. The name Jagannath comes from the word Jagat-Nath (Jagat+Nath = Jagannath) which means 'Lord of the Universe' (Jagat = world, Nath = Master/protector).









