{"id":23623,"date":"2022-07-26T10:32:24","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T10:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=23623"},"modified":"2023-03-18T11:41:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T11:41:12","slug":"jagannath-temple-puri-history-facts-and-other-interesting-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/jagannath-temple-puri-history-facts-and-other-interesting-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Jagannath Temple, Puri: History, Facts and Other Interesting Details"},"content":{"rendered":"

Odisha<\/a> is referred to as the Land of Lord Jagannath because of its association with the Hindu god (literally the Lord of the Universe). Since its construction in the 12th century AD, the temple at Puri<\/a> has served as the spiritual hub of the Jagannath cult, drawing devotees from all over the globe.<\/p>\n

The architectural beauty of this majestic temple is overshadowed by the charisma linked with the religion of Lord Jagannath. The enormous temple, perched on an elevated platform, is a work of art in and of itself.<\/p>\n

Up to the mid-16th century, the temple was constantly renovated and expanded. The sculptures on the temples are mostly depictions of gods and goddesses, unlike other temples in the vicinity. The Kuruma Bheda (Inner wall) or the Meghnad Pachira (Outer wall) form two concentric walls around the whole temple complex (Wall).<\/p>\n

At the eastern end of the temple, near the Singhadwara, the main entrance may be found, with three others along the other cardinal points. It is possible that the additional gates were built for security reasons because the temple was in such a dangerous location during the turbulent 16th to 18th century.<\/p>\n

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