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SRIMANDIR (Temple of Lord Jagannath)
Lord Jagannath literally means the Lord of the Universe
resides in Srimandir at Puri. The temple of Jagannath built on an elevated ground about 20 feet above
#Hinduism #mandir
Today's #Thread on
SRIMANDIR (Temple of Lord Jagannath)
Lord Jagannath literally means the Lord of the Universe
resides in Srimandir at Puri. The temple of Jagannath built on an elevated ground about 20 feet above
the level of the surrounding area, presents an imposing sight and can be seen from miles away. The height of the main temple or Vimana above the road level is 214.8.ft It is a fine specimen of the Pancharatha style of Odishan temple architecture.
The construction of the present edifice is credited to Anantavarman Chodaganga Dev 10731147 A.D.) of the illustrious Ganga dynasty. The main shrine consists of four distinct buildings in,
the Vimana or the Great Temple, Jagamohana or the Hall of Audience, Natamandapa or the Dancing Hall and Bhoga Mandapa or the Refractory. The Natamandapa is approachable by two entrances on the north and south. The main door from Natamandapa to Jagamohana is called Jaya Bijay Dwar
and there is another door to Jagamohana on the south side.
The only entrance door to Vimana is known as Kalahata Dwar, which is considered very sacred. The images of Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and the emblem, Sudarshana are installed in the inner sanctuary of the temple on
The only entrance door to Vimana is known as Kalahata Dwar, which is considered very sacred. The images of Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and the emblem, Sudarshana are installed in the inner sanctuary of the temple on
a raised platform called Ratnavedi or the jewelled platform. The miniature images of Lakshmi.
Saraswati and Madhava are also placed on the Ratnavedi along with the main deities and worshipped. This platform is made of stone, which is 16ft long, 13ft wide and 4ft high. There is a circumambulating path around the platform. The temple has two massive enclosures.
The two concentric stonewalls known as Meghanad Prachira and Kurma Prachira were constructed in the reign of Kapilendra Dev 14351467 A.D.) and Purusottama Dev 14671497 A.D.) respectively.
The whole temple complex comprises an area of 10.7 acres.
The whole temple complex comprises an area of 10.7 acres.
The space between the temple complex and the inner enclosure goes by the name of Kurma Beddha, owing to its shape resembling a tortoise.
The Temple has four gates at the eastern, southern, western and northern mid-points of the outer wall known as "Simhadwar' (Lion Gate).
The Temple has four gates at the eastern, southern, western and northern mid-points of the outer wall known as "Simhadwar' (Lion Gate).
Aswad War (Horse Gate), Vyaghradwar (Tiger Gate) and Haridwar (Elephant Gate). They are said to represent Dharma, Jnana, Vairagya and Aishwarya. In front of the Simhadwar, Arunastambha is installed which is made of a single solid chlorite stone
and upon it beautiful Aruna squats in obeisance. Historical documents say that this pillar was installed in front of the Konark Temple. After the Sun Temple was collapsed, the Marathas brought it and placed it before the Lion's Gate. Its height is 33ft. 8 inches.
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