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Why to visit Jagannath Temple
The temple offers stunning views of the surrounding area because it is built over a tiny hillside. The optional vehicle path is available to visitors who are unable to ascend the mountaintop.
Within the boundaries of the temple complex, there are two sizable water tanks. There is enough room to sit and water nearby to quench your thirst if you are thirsty after climbing so many stairs.
Visitors can enjoy boating in the nearby river in addition to worshipping at the Jagannath Temple.
Significance of Jagannath Temple:
- It is essentially a copy of the well-known Jagannath Temple in Puri, Orissa. However, it is considerably smaller than the Puri Jagannath Temple in terms of size.
- In this temple, Jagannath, Balbhadra, and Subhadra are worshipped. Neem wood was used to carve the images of all the gods.
- While the statue of Garuda can be found outside the temple, the deity of Lord Hanuman is located inside the temple gates, signifying that he is the Lord's guardian.
Festivals of Jagannath Temple:
- Rath Yatra: The main celebration celebrated in the Jagannath Temple of Ranchi is the Rath Yatra, often referred to as the Car Festival. On Ashad Shukla Dwitiya, which falls during the Hindu month of Ashad, the event is held.
Many tribal people congregate during this event during the yearly fair. The Ratha Yatra is more than just a religious celebration; it features local handicrafts as well as traditional music and dance. Jagannath Mela is the name of the yearly fair, which lasts for a week.
- Snan Yatra: This occasion, which takes place on the Purnima full moon during the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, which is May or June, is also commemorated with tremendous fanfare.
Many pilgrims assemble at the temple to observe the sacred ritual bathing of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balaram, and Goddess Subhadra. During this occasion, 51 kalash (also known as pots) of water are used to bathe each God.
Pooja and Rituals of Jagannath Temple:
This temple's Lord Jagannath worship differs greatly from those of other Hindu temples.
- The act of worship begins with Lord Jagannath being given flowers and food. The deities are given lunch, or bhog, in the afternoon.
- The Jagannath Temple's aarti in the evening is tranquil.
