Shree Puri Jagannatha

Panca Tirtha
For Hindu pilgrims, the Puri pilgrimage is only done after taking a dip in the five holy places called Pancha Tirtha. The Markandeya Sarovar (Reservoir) is considered a landmark and is located next to the famous Markandeshwar Temple. Next is the Rohini Kunda (well) which is believed to be the abode of Narayan. Located in the Jagannath Temple complex. The banyan tree next door, Akshaya Kalpavat, is also worshiped. The next holy place is called the sea or Mahodadi and is located on the Bay of Bengal in the Swargadwar district on the Puri coast. Her spectacular ocean aarti is also a highlight. Indradyumana Tank near the famous Gundicha Temple and Swetaganga Sarovar south of Nilachal is another Pancha Tirtha.

Lokanat Temple - Time: 5:00am to 9:00pm
According to legend, it was created by the god Rama. The complex is built in the Deula style. The main temple is made of marble, the others are made of sandstone. The Shiva lingam in the shrine is the presiding deity. Natural fountains flow over it, causing the lingam to remain submerged in water. Before the festival of Shivratri, all the water is poured and the lingam becomes visible for the darshan (sight) of countless devotees. Thus, the lingam is only clearly visible once a year. All the offerings—flowers, milk, yogurt, sandalwood oil, honey, coconut water, betel leaves, and betel leaves—that are added to the lingam throughout the year break down in the water, creating a distinct smell and taste. This mixture is taken as prasad and is said to have medicinal properties. The Lokanatha idol in the Jagannath Temple represents his role as the guardian deity of treasures. Lokanatha participates in Jagannath festivals like Shivratri, Sital Sasti and Chandan Yatra.

Vimala Temple -Time: 5:00am to 1:00pm, 4:00pm to 11:30pm
The Vimala Temple or Bimala is a small temple in the Jagannath Temple complex next to the Sacred Lake Rohini Kunda. This temple is dedicated to goddess Vimala and is considered as Shakti Peeta – one of the holiest Shakti temples in India. It was built of sandstone and laterite and displays the architectural style of the Deula temple. Vimala is considered as the consort of Lord Jagannath and is also considered as the patron deity of the Jagannath temple complex. Devotees consider it important to worship Vimala before praying at the main Jagannath shrine. Any offering to Jagannath is not consecrated as a Mahaprasad (highest offering) until it is first offered to Vimala. This temple witnesses the grand celebration of the Durga Puja festival.

Varahi Temple- Opening hours: from 07:00am to 10:00, from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
The 9th century Varahi Deula Temple is famous for its masterpiece idol of its presiding deity, Goddess Varahi. This is one of the temples in Puri which is famous for its architecture. Its main idol is in the center of the sanctuary, with two smaller statues of Varahi on either side. She sits in the Lantasana position, holding a fish in one hand and akapala (skull) in the other, her right leg resting on the buffalo - her husband. Her very large belly symbolizes that she is carrying the universe in her lap. This temple is located in a beautiful garden in the small village of Chaurasi. The style and shape of this Sakta temple is different from other medieval temples. Unlike Rekha and Bhadra, it features the khakhara style of the Kalinga dynasty and is semi-cylindrical in shape.

Sakshi Gopal Temple or Satyabdi Gopinatha Time: 6:00am to 9:00pm
Built in the architectural style of Kalinga temples, this medieval temple is dedicated to Lord Gopinatha, a form of Krishna. The couple's story of love and hardship culminated in the temple's incarnation as a stone statue of Lord Gopala, and the couple were made its first priests. Formerly named Satyabadi Gopinatha, this temple came to be known as Sakshi Gopala, probably after the idol of Sakshi Gopala was enshrined in the city. Refers to one of the 16 idols carved from an exotic imperishable stone by order of King Vajra, the grandson of Lord Krishna. This is a unique Vishnu temple because of its prasada - because the food offerings are made of wheat instead of rice. This temple is famous for its annual celebration of the Amla Navami Festival associated with the ritual of touching the feet of Goddess Radha.

Darya Mahavir or Bedi Hanuman Temple Time: 6:00am to 6:00pm
Darya Mahavir is a small seaside temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The two-armed Hanuman with lado (sweets) in his left hand and mace (mace) in his right is the presiding deity of the temple. The outer walls of the temple are carved with several deities like Anjana and Lord Ganesh. This temple is also called "Bedi Hanuman" which means "Chained Hanuman" from the legend that Hanuman was tied to the beach on the order of Lord Jagannath to learn to be more alert while performing his duties facing the sea preventing water from failing to enter. Castle. Panasankranti, Rama Navami and Hanuman Jayanti are some of the popular rituals performed at the temple.

Kapalamochana Temple
Kapalamochana Temple is one of the Famous Pancha Pandava or Five Shiva Puri Temples. According to Hindu belief, worship of the god Kapalamochana helps atone for "Brahmahatya" (killing of a Brahmin). The interior of the temple has an idol of the ten-armed goddess Shyamakali. The walls are carved with diagram of gods like Shiva, Vishnu Narasimha. Sandstone statue of Ganesha without his rat - showing his age. Manikarnika is a sacred pond located within the temple grounds. Kapalamohana is associated with Lord Jagannath's Chandana Yatra Festival.

Gundicha Temple Opening hours: 06.00 to 15.00, 16.00 to 22.00

The Gundicha Temple is important as a destination for the legendary Rath Yatra Festival at Jagannath Temple. For nine days the temple is occupied by three deities Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. A darshan (sacred sight) of the idols in Gundicha is considered auspicious – even more so than their darshanath in Jagannath. However for the rest of the year the temple remains empty. The structure is set in a walled garden. It is made of light gray sandstone and built in the Deula style of Kalinga temple architecture.