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Odisha Jagannath Temple Chhatia Batta Jajpur
Location | ChhatiaBata,Jajpur |
Built By | TheKingYayatiKeshari |
Built in | AncientTime |
Managed by | TheTempleTrustCommittee |
Inaugurated by | TheKingofOrissa |
Also Known as | LordJagannathTemple |
Primary Deity | LordJagannath,LordBalabhadraandDeviSubhadra |
Architectural Style | AncientOrissan |
Attraction | idols |
Must see | theidolsandthesword |
Jagannath Temple is very famous in India and the Hindu invokes him. The Jagannath Temple in Chhatia Batta, Jajpur is different from many other Jagannath Temples in the country. It is special and has its own importance and significance. There is a legend and as per that it is believed that the 24th Avatara of Hindu, Kalki will visit this Jagannath Temple to receive the sword. The sword is named Nandaka. Kalki will receive it from Vainkuntha.
In this Jagannath Temple, there is a Samadhi of shri Hadidas. He was a sage. He wrote ‘Maalika’. Also, this temple is a hope for the Hindus that the Kalki, the avatara of shri Vishnu will give birth and help in bestowing the Dharma in the world again. In the temple, every day two times Bal Bhoga is given to the deities.
History
This Jagannath Temple creates curiosity in the minds and hearts of the visitors and the devotees. This temple is related to Shri Vishnu avatara, one of the lords of Hindus. As per the history, it is said that the Kalki avatara will come here and he will take the famous and ancient sword Nandaka from Vainkuntha. He will do so to establish the Dharma again in the world and bestow peace in the human life. And again, people will be happy, harmonious and satisfied as in Satya Yuga.
Architectural
Jagannath Temple is believed to be ancient. It was built as per the famous old Indian Vastu Shastra. It dates back in A.D period.
How To Reach
By Road
Jagannath Temple can be reached by road transport facilities like state government buses, taxi and auto rickshaws. From Bhubaneswar all these vehicles are available. Some private vehicles are also available at negotiable rates.
By Rail
Jagannath Temple is very near from Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station.
By Air
The nearest airport is in Bhubaneswar, the Biju Patnaik Airport.
Importance Of This Temple
Jagannath Temple of Chhatia Bata is unique. It is because in any of the temples of Lord Jagannath, there are idols placed in the order as Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra. But in this temple it is placed in a different order as people used to speak. Here the order is Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra.
Best Time To Visit
From the month of October to June is best time to visit this holy and sacred place.
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