Jagannath Temple
Situated in the state of Odisha, it is a significant Hindu temple devoted to Jagannath, a manifestation of Vishnu
The main temple of
Jagannath in Puri
was constructed by
King Indradyumna of Avanti
.
It is one of the
Char Dham pilgrimage sites
.
It is also a part of the
Vaishnavate tradition's 108 Abhimana Kshethram
.
It is renowned for its yearly
Ratha Yatra or chariot festival
.
The
deity representation of Jagannath is crafted from wood
and is ritually substituted every twelve or 19 years with an identical replica.