Historical Sights and Heritage

Jagannath Temple – The Spiritual Heart of Odisha

Why Visit? One of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites, famous for Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival).

Highlights:

• The main deity, Lord Jagannath, is worshipped along with Balabhadra and Subhadra.
• The Mahaprasad (temple food) is prepared in one of the world’s largest temple kitchens.
• Non-Hindus are not allowed inside but can view the temple from the Raghunandan Library terrace.

 Location: Puri
 Best Time to Visit: June-July (Rath Yatra), October - March