About Sri jagannath puri temple The Jagannath Puri Temple is a Hindu temple located in the coastal town of Puri, Odisha, India. The temple is dedicated to Jagannath, a form of the Hindu god Vishnu, as well as to Balabhadra and Subhadra, the brother and sister of Jagannath. It is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in India and is regularly visited by millions of Hindu pilgrims. The Jagannath Puri Temple is a large temple complex, measuring approximately 458 meters (1,503 feet) by 465 meters (1,519 feet). The temple is surrounded by a large fortified wall, measuring 6.5 meters (21 feet) in height. The complex contains a number of smaller temples and shrines, as well as a number of courtyards and halls. The Jagannath Puri Temple is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in India. The temple is regularly visited by millions of Hindu pilgrims, who come to worship Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. The temple is particularly popular during the annual Ratha Yatra festival, when large numbers of pilgrims travel to Puri to participate in the procession.
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