Lord Jagannath · Odisha
Jagannath Temple
ജഗന്നാഥ സ്വാമിയുടെ വാസസ്ഥലവും ചാർ ധാം തീർത്ഥാടന കേന്ദ്രങ്ങളിലൊന്നുമായ ഈ ക്ഷേത്രം, ഭീമൻ രഥങ്ങളുടെ വാർഷിക രഥയാത്രയ്ക്ക് പ്രസിദ്ധമാണ്. പുരിയിലെ ജഗന്നാഥ ക്ഷേത്രം വിഷ്ണുവിന്റെ രൂപമായ ജഗന്നാഥനെ, സഹോദരൻ ബലഭദ്രനോടും സഹോദരി സുഭദ്രയോടും ഒപ്പം, സവിശേഷമായ മരരൂപത്തിൽ പ്രതിഷ്ഠിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു. ഒരു ഹൈന്ദവ തീർത്ഥാടകൻ ജീവിതത്തിൽ സന്ദർശിക്കാൻ ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്ന നാല് ചാർ ധാം സ്ഥലങ്ങളിൽ ഇതും ഒന്നാണ്. എല്ലാ വർഷവും ദേവന്മാർ ഗർഭഗൃഹത്തിൽ നിന്ന് പുറത്തിറങ്ങി, രഥയാത്രയിൽ തെരുവുകളിലൂടെ ഭീമൻ രഥങ്ങളിൽ സഞ്ചരിക്കുന്നു; ദശലക്ഷക്കണക്കിന് ആളുകൾ ഈ ഘോഷയാത്ര കാണുന്നു.
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ഭക്തർ ഇവിടെ എന്തിനായി എത്തുന്നു
- മഹാ ഗർഭഗൃഹത്തിൽ കാഷ്ഠ ത്രിമൂർത്തികളുടെ ദർശനം
- ദേവന്മാരെ പുരിയുടെ തെരുവുകളിലൂടെ വലിക്കുന്ന രഥയാത്ര
- ക്ഷേത്ര അടുക്കളയിൽ പാകം ചെയ്ത് വിതരണം ചെയ്യുന്ന മഹാപ്രസാദം
- ജീവിതത്തിലെ നാല് പ്രധാന തീർത്ഥാടനങ്ങളിലൊന്നായി ഭക്തർ ഇത് ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നു
ഭൂപടവും മാതൃകയും
ക്ഷേത്രത്തിന്റെ ഭൂപടം
A huge walled compound with a gate in the middle of each of its four sides. Inside, four halls stand in one line, rising to a tall ribbed tower over the platform where the three deities sit.
ആകെ 11 ഇടങ്ങളിൽ 1ാമത്തെ ഇടം · സ്തംഭം
അരുണസ്തംഭം (സൂര്യസ്തംഭം)
A tall stone pillar with sixteen sides. On top stands Aruna, the charioteer of the sun god Surya.
ഇത് എവിടെയാണ്
It stands on the road in front of the main gate, so you pass it before you reach the lions.
സന്ദർശകർക്കുള്ള നിർദേശം
The pillar did not start here. It was moved from the sun temple at Konark, which is why the figure on top is Aruna and not a temple guard.
സ്രോതസ്സുകൾ (4)
- Wikipedia
A sixteen-sided monolithic pillar, known as the Aruna Stambha, stands in front of the main gate.
2026 സെപ്റ്റം 10ന് ശേഖരിച്ചത് · വിക്കിപീഡിയയിൽനിന്നുള്ള വാചകം, CC BY-SA 4.0 - Wikipedia
At its top is an idol of Aruna, the charioteer of the sun god Surya.
2026 സെപ്റ്റം 10ന് ശേഖരിച്ചത് · വിക്കിപീഡിയയിൽനിന്നുള്ള വാചകം, CC BY-SA 4.0 - Wikipedia
Prior to its current location, the Aruna Stambha stood at the Konark Sun Temple.
2026 സെപ്റ്റം 10ന് ശേഖരിച്ചത് · വിക്കിപീഡിയയിൽനിന്നുള്ള വാചകം, CC BY-SA 4.0 - Wikipedia
The gate faces east, opening onto the Bada Danda (the "Grand Road").
2026 സെപ്റ്റം 10ന് ശേഖരിച്ചത് · വിക്കിപീഡിയയിൽനിന്നുള്ള വാചകം, CC BY-SA 4.0
ആകെ 11 ഇടങ്ങളിൽ 1ാമത്തെ ഇടം: അരുണസ്തംഭം (സൂര്യസ്തംഭം)
നടക്കേണ്ട ക്രമം
The walking order follows the route the sources describe, from the Lion Gate on the east through the four halls in line. 2026 സെപ്റ്റം 10ന് വിവരങ്ങൾ സ്രോതസ്സുകളുമായി ഒത്തുനോക്കി; അവ കാണാൻ ഏതെങ്കിലും ഇടത്തിന് താഴെ “സ്രോതസ്സുകൾ” തുറക്കുക.
Stay aware
What visitors and officials have reported
7 things people have run into at Jagannath Temple. Every line below comes from a page we opened and read ourselves. We name no individual.
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On the road in
“VIP” and “quick darshan” passes
People outside the shrine pose as servitors, gumastas or guides and charge a few hundred rupees for a quicker or special darshan. They often target visitors from other states, then vanish or turn abusive if payment is refused.
What to do. Temple police say darshan is free. Use the official queue and do not pay anyone who offers a shortcut past security.
Read the 5 sources
“They posed as assistants and guides of servitors, luring devotees with claims of special darshan for a fee”
The Times of India · Reported in the news · 19 June 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“There is absolutely no fee required for darshan of Mahaprabhu.”
OdishaBytes · Reported in the news · 19 June 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“The accused would offer to guide devotees during their visit to the temple in exchange for money, and upon refusal, would resort to abusive language and threats”
The Indian Express · Reported in the news · 11 August 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“The group allegedly offered guidance and free access to the temple in exchange for money, and when refused, resorted to threats, verbal abuse, and even physical intimidation.”
Odisha TV · Reported in the news · 11 August 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“They wore the traditional attire of the temple servitors and behaved like them to lure the unsuspecting visitors.”
The New Indian Express · Reported in the news · 11 August 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
Online, before you travel
Look-alike booking sites and apps
Sites copy the look of the temple’s guest-house booking pages, take advance payment, and then fail to provide a room. Some also sell cheap hotel rates bundled with VIP darshan.
What to do. Book temple lodging only at shreejagannatha.in, stayatpurijagannatha.in, or the official counters. Keep payment records and report look-alike portals.
Read the 4 sources
“They have created fake portals offering attractive room tariffs, VIP darshan and other services, while demanding advance payments from unsuspecting visitors.”
Outlook India · Reported in the news · 29 June 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“The fraudulent websites closely mimic the temple's official booking portals (www.shreejagannatha.in and www.stayatpurijagannatha.in), making it difficult for pilgrims to distinguish between genuine and fake websites.”
The Times of India · Reported in the news · 16 February 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“The famous temple’s legitimate booking process is exclusively managed through its official websites: www.shreejagannatha.in and www.stayatpurijagannatha.in .”
Odisha TV · Reported in the news · 17 February 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“Temple authorities have specified that bookings are valid only through the authorised website and official counters, urging visitors to verify booking platforms before transferring money.”
The Times of India · Reported in the news · 28 April 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
Fake paid darshan websites
Look-alike websites sell paid packages labelled quick, VIP or night darshan, even though the temple administration says entry and darshan are free. Some also quote charges in rupees or dollars.
What to do. Do not pay online for darshan. Use only official temple channels, and report suspect sites to Puri cyber police.
Read the 3 sources
“Its website lists packages such as Rs 100 for ‘quick darshan,’ Rs 500 for ‘VIP darshan,’ and even Rs 50 for ‘night darshan.’”
Odisha TV · Reported in the news · 1 September 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“SJTA does not charge devotees for prayers or darshan of the deities.”
The Times of India · Reported in the news · 1 September 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“Only use trusted, official platforms for temple-related services”
Ommcom News · Reported in the news · 1 September 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
Fake mahaprasad home delivery
Websites use temple photos and claim to send Mahaprasad from the temple kitchen to a home address, then sell packaged rice and sweets as if they were official prasad.
What to do. Temple officials say Mahaprasad is taken only from Ananda Bazaar inside the complex, not from commercial websites.
Read the 2 sources
“The Srimandir administration maintains that Mahaprasad can only be obtained from Ananda Bazaar, the designated temple marketplace, and any other sales channels are unauthorised.”
Organiser · Reported in the news · 11 November 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“The site used images of the temple and its offerings, falsely claiming that devotees could order Mahaprasad “directly from the Srimandir Rosaghara” in Puri and have it delivered to their homes.”
Prameya News · Reported in the news · 10 November 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
Fake online puja website
A website advertised paid temple pujas and darshan, including named rituals and food offerings, and asked devotees to book and pay online. Police treated the offers as unauthorised.
What to do. Confirm any puja only through the temple administration. Do not pay a third-party site that claims to arrange rituals inside Srimandir.
Read the 2 sources
“A fake website — Pujapariseva.com — has allegedly been found promoting online pujas and collecting money under false pretenses.”
Odisha TV · Reported in the news · 30 August 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“On August 30, the website Pujapariseva.com was found offering illegitimate “special puja services” at the Temple.”
Ommcom News · Reported in the news · 1 September 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
Around the town
Crowd theft and snatching
During Rath Yatra and other busy days, thieves take phones and valuables in dense crowds around the temple, Grand Road, the beach, bus stand and station. Tourism advice for shrine visits also flags pickpockets.
What to do. Keep phones, wallets and jewellery close in crowds. Report theft at once to the nearest officer or the police control room.
Read the 2 sources
“Puri Police has appealed to devotees and tourists to remain vigilant and keep a close watch on their mobile phones, wallets, gold ornaments, and other valuables while visiting crowded areas.”
Times Now · Reported in the news · 18 July 2026 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
“The advisory outlines precautionary measures, including warnings about pickpockets and monkeys at the Jagannath Temple”
The Times of India · Reported in the news · 14 December 2024 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
Prices well above the going rate
Unlicensed travel desks in town offer side trips and then overcharge pilgrims. Police found dozens of such firms against only a handful of registered agencies.
What to do. Use operators registered with the tourism department and holding a municipal trade licence. Ignore roadside kiosks that cannot show those papers.
Read the source
“Authorities said that several travel agencies have been mushrooming across the city, luring visitors with promises of side trips to nearby tourist spots, only to overcharge and exploit them.”
Odisha TV · Reported in the news · 22 August 2025 · we opened this page on 10 September 2026
തീർത്ഥാടകരുടെ അവലോകനങ്ങൾ ലോഡ് ചെയ്യുന്നു…
Questions devotees ask
- Where is Jagannath Temple?
- Jagannath Temple is recorded at Puri, Odisha.
- Who is the presiding deity at Jagannath Temple?
- The presiding deity recorded for Jagannath Temple is Lord Jagannath.
ഈ ശ്രീകോടിയെ എപ്പോഴും സമീപത്ത് നിലിലാക്കുക
We do not sell darshan.Here is the temple’s own desk.
Temple World keeps the record. The timing, the ticket and the entry rule are the shrine’s to publish — read them there before you travel, and treat anything on this page as a reference only.
- The shrine’s own siteshreejagannatha.inToday’s hours, and any entry ruleOpen ↗
- Darshan optionsRecord a request for helpNo payment is taken. A request is not a bookingReference
- Plan the visitSourced guidance, cited line by lineEvery section there names the page it was read fromPlanner
- The rite referencesNo online service is recorded for this templeBrowse the rites we do hold a reference forBrowse