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Odisha Jagannath Temple Koraput Sabara Srikhetra In Koraput
Location | Koraput,SabaraSrikhetra |
Built By | TheKingofOrissa |
Built in | AncientTime |
Managed by | TheTribalCultureResearchCentre |
Inaugurated by | TheKingofOrissa |
Also Known as | Sabarasrikhetra |
Primary Deity | LordJagannath |
Architectural Style | HinduTempleArchitecture |
Attraction | Idol,RathYatra |
Must see | Monastery,HolyShrinesandEpigraph |
Jagannath Temple is an age old Hindu temple. It is believed that it was built in the 12th century. It falls in the state of Odisha in Koraput. There are many Jagannath Temples in Odisha. However, this temple has been made up for the Jagannath Consciousness. This temple is also known as Sabara Srikhetra.
This Jagannath Temple accepts all the human beings as one and there it is open for all. This temple welcomes all the devotees leaving the boundaries of the cast, creed and religion. It is because it concentrates the main purpose of Jagannath Consciousness. In the corridor of the temple, there are another 9 temples.
History
Jagannath Temple is one of the embodiments of ancient Indian culture. It was built in the 12th century in old Indian style. This temple is 3,000 feet above the sea level. With the help of the temple committee and the villagers, there happens a big Rath Yatra mahotasav every year. The temple was built keep in mind to spread the message of Jagannath Consciousness.
Architectural
Jagannath Temple, Koraput was built in the 12th century. It represents the Hindu Temple Architecture. It has triangular shaped dooms as per the other Hindu temples. It provides energy to the devotees who come into the temple to pray.
How To Reach
By Rail
Jagannath Temple, Koraput is reachable via train. From Vishakhapatnam there is a train in the day time and a night train is from Bhubaneswar.
By Road
Vishakhapatnam is the nearest station and from there many road facilities are available such as State Government buses, private vehicles and mini buses.
By Air
The nearest airport is Vishakhapatnam airport. It is just 202 km away from Koraput. Also, there is Bhubaneswar Airport. It is 500 km away.
Importance Of This Temple
This Jagannath Temple has been built keeping in mind to increase Jagannath Consciousness all around. Therefore it has no resemblance with the other Jagannath temples. Also, every year, the Jagannath devotees and the nearby villagers celebrate Rath Yatra with grand and great preparation. They take part in the long Rath Yatra (car festival) with colorful and unique apparels.
Also, this temple represents oneness. It is open for all the human beings and has no boundaries of the cast, creed and religion. It serves its pure purpose of spreading Jagannath Consciousness. Throughout the year, there happens many other small and big festivals and people from all around the world visit this holy shrine.
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