Historical place.. it has some cute cats too.. moreover a beautiful temple..

Legends Says, Mahadev slaughtered Bramhas fifth head as a result it got stuck to Mahadevs palm. He got relieved by reaching Purushottam Kshetra. Then he atoned for his sins by the Holy water of Manikarnika tirtha, located southwest of the Purushottam Kshetra.Therefore, here Shiva is worshiped in the name of Kapalamochan.The Manikarnika Tirtha is located inside the temple, which is one of the holiest places in Shrikshetra. Kapalamochan is one of the Ashtashambhu of Shrikshetra.According to Pancha Mahadev order of Shrikshetra, Kapalmochan is considered as Nakul. Due to the devotional relations with the Badadeula, Kapalamochan with the other four Mahadevs participate in the rituals like Chandanayatra and Dolayatra with Shrijiew. Other Festivals of the Temple is Sitalsasthi and Shivaratri.It is a Hari-Har Complex. The Presiding deity of this temple is a Siva lingam within a circular Yonipitha. The main temple or Bimana is a Rekha Deula and Jogamohan is a Pidha deula(Kalingan styled).The Parswadevatas are Ishwarparvati(Uma Maheswar), Ganesha, Kartikeya located in north, west, south side of the temple respectively. From these Parswadevatas Kartikeya is a Recent installation. There is a 8th-9th century image of Ganesha made of Sand stone, without the mount Mouse, which speaks about anquity of this image, enshrined in a separate temple in northen side.Outer walls of temple and Jagmohan is depicted with many sculptures like, Maithunamudras, Ishana, Bishnu, Udyota singha, Dhyaan Buddha and many more. There is a temple of Prabhu Nrusingh on the west side of the Temple. Inside the Jagamohan, there are six sculptures of Ten armed Kali, Two Sahasra Lingam, A linga with Circular yonipitha, A two armed Kartikeya and a Female goddess figure.The Main Temple is situated 6-7mtrs below of the present ground level so rain water easily enters into the temple and the motor system of the temple is so poor.

To the south-western direction of the Jagannath temple there is a small temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is known as Kapalamochana Temple. The temple is located on the left side of Gandua Chaura Chowk in Manikarnika Street. From the dakhina dwar (south gate/horse Gate) of the Jagannath Temple the road which leads to the Lokanath Temple, on the way there comes Manikarnika Tirtha. Here one can see the Kapalamochana Shiva Temple. There is a sacred pool found in this premises which is known as Manikarnika. From the architectural point of view the temple is not so important but from the religious point of view, it is one of the important Shiva shrines of Puri. Devotees come to visit Lord Jagannatha temple, also visit the Kapala mochana temple.Kapala Mochana Temple is one of the Pancha pandava temple of Puri. This temple is facing towards east and the presiding deity is a Sivalinga, which is situated 6.60 meters below the present road level. As per the belief, one can get rid of braham hatya (killing of a Brahmin) by worshipping Lord Kapalamochana. Kapala Mochana Temple is associated with several festival of Jagannatha temple. Kapalamochana Mahadeva participates in the Chandana yatra festival of Lord Jagannath. This temple is also connected with Sitalasasti, Dolapurnima and Rudravisekha of Lord Jagannath Temple. Marriage ceremony, engagement and thread ceremony etc. are observed here.Inside the jagamohana of the temple there is a Dusa Bhuja (ten armed) idol of Goddess Shyamakali. An anicent image of Lord Ganesha, made of sand stone, housed in a separate temple in the northern side of the temple. This image is without the mount mouse, which speaks of the antiquity of the image. The image of Lord Narasimha is also carved on the temple wall.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

An energy spot where Knowledge is given. Good place to meditate.

Good place but no parking facilities

A must see for Puri Jagannath temple visitors

One of the most pancha mahadev temple

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Temple of mahadev.....

Clean Temple

Name: Shri Jagannath Temple Constructor: Kalinga King Anantavarman Chodgung Devjirnodharka: Odia ruler Anang Bhim Devnirman in 1174 ADKaal: Deity: Lord JagannathwastuArt: Kalinga Vastushasthan: Puri, OdishaSri Jagannath Temple of Puri is a Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Jagannath (Shri Krishna). It is located in the coastal city of Puri in the Indian state of Odisha. The word Jagannath means the lord of the world. His city is called Jagannathpuri or Puri. [1] [2] This temple is counted as one of the Char Dham of Hindus. It is the temple of Vaishnava sect, dedicated to Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. [3] The annual Rath Yatra festival of this temple is famous. In this, the three main deities of the temple, Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra and Bhagini Subhadra, embark on three different grand and decorated chariots to visit the city. This festival has been celebrated with immense joy since the medieval period. Along with this the festival is celebrated in many Vaishnav Krishna temples in India, and the yatra is carried out. [4] This temple is associated with Vaishnava traditions and Saint Ramanand. It holds special significance for the Gaudiya Vaishnava sect. The founder of this sect, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was attracted to God and lived in Puri for many years.

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