It is incredible the level of detail required to build these temples. Panchali DeyPanchali Dey|Times Travel Editor|TRAVEL TRENDS, PURI The historic Jagannath temple (Shrimandira) at Puri was built in the year 1078. Another mystery is the way the food is cooked in the kitchen. It is the hallowed seat of Lord Jagannath. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. I have never been to The Jagannath Temple Puri but I have to say that after reading all these unexplained mysteries I feel very drawn to visiting to appreciate them in person. Unwrapping the Mysteries of the Lord Jagannath Temple Part 1 Regarded as one of the divine places in the country, Puri's famous Jagannath Temple holds a prominent area of importance for devotees. How interesting! Don’t ever lose your love for this place. Thanks a lot for sharing it! What a fascinating read. . Have you visited this amazing temple in Odisha, an eastern state of India and did you observe these intriguing facts? However, when we exited the temple, the sound of the waves crashing on the sands was unmistakably audible. What is remarkable is that never is there a shortage or surplus of food. The circumference of this wheel is nearly 36 feet. Especially the Sound Proof Chamber! Idols are made of wood and there is never any news of worm or insect infection. Core of the Story Jaggernaut is based on Jagannath Yatra. The architecture of the temple’s exterior is lovely, the appearance is colorful and unique. It really doe sound like an intriguing place. I love this kind of thing! 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I love learning the history behind words and phrases. It took three generations worth of time and effort to brick up the humongous walls of the famous Puri's Jagannath Temple located in Odisha. We’d love if you’d comment and share this post. This will also clarify your doubts on why is it one of the dhams. So interesting! Lord Jagannath is also famously known as the “Daru Brahma” as the idols of the four Gods – Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Sudarshana is made out of Neem (a variety of fig tree). Thanks for sharing this completely different take on this famous temple:). To complete the subscription process, kindly open your inbox and click on the confirmation link which has been emailed to you. I didn’t know so many facts about this temple till I read your article. So here goes the real story Of Lord Jagannath temple of Puri. I would love to visit more of India. But to say the truth, I never felt interested in this temple and never thought I would want to visit again. The ancient mythology and historical sites of India, including the temples like Jagannath temple always interest me so much. I never knew the origins of the word for Juggernaut. Jagannath Temple. There are thousands of mysteries in the history of this temple. When we were at the Jagannath Temple Puri, a couple of months ago, I looked up at the Gopuram and as is my want waited for a bird or two to fly around it. Thanks for sharing , This is a very good post, the topic is so interesting! Wow! I guess there would be some physical reason about the shadows. One of the most popular mysteries about the temple is that the main structure of the temple doesn’t cast any shadows at any point of the day. I love to learn all about the mysteries surrounding places like this. In the end, I would like to visit the temple in Puri for its architecture, I liked the picture with the roofs of different shapes and colors . I’ve been near the far east but never to India. This looks like a fascinating place to visit. Mystery surrounds its origin, scholars give diverse opinion. The natural no fly zone and the lack of shadow for the main dome were particularly mind blowing to me. wow! Puri Jagannath Temple Odisha is known as the land of Lord Jagannath meaning the Lord of the Universe. Another divine manifestation? Given this intriguing association of the word Juggernaut, Jagannath Temple, Puri, and the Rath Yatra, it is no wonder that the temple and the Rath Yatra is famed throughout the world. It would definitely be an interesting place to visit. No birds, defining logic with wind direction. Thanks for this article. Amazing how legends and myths spread like Chinese whispers and become more fantastic over time. Unexplained Mysteries of Jagannath Temple Puri in Odisha, India, 3. The word “Juggernaut” in English was derived from the Hindi word, “Jagannath”.It means a colossal structure which crushes anything coming its way. The temple annals, the Madala Panji records that the Jagannath temple at Puri has been invaded and plundered eighteen times. For more than a century past, historians, foreign and Indian, have been trying to' unveil the mystery of the three deities namely, Jagannatha, Balabhadra and Subhadra worshipped in the temple. The mystery and history of Puri Jagannath Temple have always been a source of fascination and this only increases with the passage of time. Many legends are recounted to explain the strange form of Jagannath. I too have heard the wierd wind direction stories. However, it is a remarkable fact that these laws of Geography are reversed near the shores of the Jagannath Temple Puri, where the breeze from the sea blows during the night and the breeze from the land blows towards the sea during the daytime. I love reading about unexplained mysteries like these! As we explored the Jagannath Temple Puri, afternoon slipped into the evening and the shadows started lengthening. That place is SO rich in history. I frequently visit your blog to learn more and just marvel at your beautiful photos. That is pretty crazy. I can’t believe I’ve never heard of it as I love stuff like this. However, there are some really incredible facts about Puri Jagannath temple that remain unexplained. The one with the mysterious cooking pots had me trying to figure out how it is done. Such intriguing phenomenons! As we walked out of the Singhadwara my eyes fell on a tall pillar known as Arun Stambha, the statue of Arun, the mythical charioteer of the Sun God graces the top of the pillar. All of these are fascinating actually! The Jagannath Temple myths and facts have over time become interwoven and it is hard to differentiate one from the other, however, there is no denying the mysterious allure of the temple. *. A no fly zone is divine in it’s truest sense. Your posts on India never cease to amaze me. Especially the Juggernaut association! This is such an enlightening read, really. Jagannath Temple Gandhidham In one sense, Puri is synonymous, with Jagannatha and vice versa. However, apart from these scientific grounds the Jagannath temple is quintessence of several mysteries,miracles or else unexplained science. There are no answers, only conjectures, and more questions. It is believed that God resides inside the temple and lives like a human being which is why he falls sick for fifteen days, and when he finally recovers from this illness the day is celebrated as the Rath Yatra day. I love how so many of India’s ancient temples have all this mystery surrounding them. However, the temple as we see it today was built in the year 1174 CE by an Oriya king known as Ananga Bhima Deva. This article has explained the facts in such a way that now my desire to visit the place has strengthened. As we stepped into the temple through the Singhadwara, the main entrance to the temple located in an easterly direction, the sound of the ocean suddenly ceased and was completely shut off. If you found this article interesting and enjoyed reading it, join our community and subscribe to Voyager's blog to receive great content delivered right to your inbox. It took three generations worth of time and labour to build the humongous walls of the famous Puri’s Jagannath Temple located in Odisha. Can’t even comprehend the size of the kitchen and how many people it would need to run it! So interesting. This is yet another of the amazing and unbelievable facts about Jagannath Temple. I would love to see the world’s largest kitchen too! Thanks for sharing this article. The main dome of the Jagannath Temple, Puri cast no shadow as if by a supernatural force that had exempted it from this terrestrial phenomenon. These add to the mystical allure of the temple and contribute to its enigmatic appeal. Thanks for giving such a detailed information on this sacred place. Thanks for sharing . I would like to hear what the scientific community says about all these anomalies. I have always wanted to visit this place. Thousands of devotees visit the temple of Lord Jagannath every-year. Seven pots are filled with the ingredients and stacked one over the other. Puri is at a distance of about 68 Kilometers from Bhubneshwar, You can reach Bhubaneswar by Road, Rail, and Air and then travel to Puri by road, Bhubaneswar is 442 kilometers from Kolkata. Probably yet another of the Puri Jagannath Temple miracles. 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It was sometime in the 14th Century that a member of the Order of Friars Minor that was founded  by St. Francis of Assisi, carried to Europe the story of the image of a Hindu God named Jagannath or Lord Vishnu being pulled across the streets of India in a mammoth carriage as part of a religious procession. Out of the way locations I have never heard of with stories like this make the country so intriguing. For more than a century past, historians, foreign and Indian, have been trying to’ unveil the mystery of the three deities namely, Jagannatha, Balabhadra and Subhadra worshipped in the Puri temple. Must Read Story: Mystery of Shreekhetra Dham. Do let us know your thoughts through the comments sections. I always think birds flying over shrine or temple because people feed them and they get used to it! It is one of the Char Dham pilgrimages in India. And also interesting the connection between Jagannath and Juggernaut. It’s time and go and see it for myself. The Jagannath temple at Puri holds a lot of importance among Hindus. I never been to india. We are Sandy and Vyjay, a travel blogger couple. One of these holy places of Chaar Dham is the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. Birds not flying around, reversing of land breeze and sea breeze timings, flags flying in opposite direction of the wind sounds crazy! I have never been over to India but these pictures make it look just amazing. Thanks for the briefing! So interesting these natural phenomenons! Great post and a stunning revelation to me. Apart from the Rath Yatra, the Jagannath Temple Puri is one of the Char Dham or four destinations which hold a prime place as pilgrimage centers for the Hindus. 6. There is so much of mystery attached to it. Interesting how each temple has something unique about it. The Jagannath Temple, Puri continues to be a source of wonder and intrigue. It is interesting to know Juggernaut came out of a temple. To the Europeans, the iconography of Jagannatha remained a mystery from the time of Bruton’s visit until the 19th century. This looks like it would be an incredible place to explore. What would blow your mind is the fact that the wheel always seems to be facing you no matter at what position you are standing in! idolatry". The Unexplained Mysteries of Jagannath Temple Puri in Odisha, India, continue to baffle visitors with their enduring enigma and intrigue. Is this an architectural marvel, an engineering feat or a phenomenon that can only be attributed to a greater force. That’s really interesting. I would love to visit one day. The Kitchen of the Jagannath Temple Puri is considered to be the biggest and largest kitchen in the world. Part of the Char-Dham pilgrimage, Odisha sees millions of visitors flying down to seek blessings of Lord Jagannatha (Lord of the world or Krishna). What! The daily same amount of prasad is cooked in the temple and is always sufficient and never wasted even when the number of visitors varies from 2000 to 20,000. I love to learn more about other countries. Puri’s famous Jagannath Temple holds a prominent place of importance for devotees. eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'imvoyager_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_1',126,'0','0'])); Hi, Thanks for writing this article. It was re-opened only after Aurangzeb's death in 1707. Another engineering marvel? Famous Jagannath temple of Puri is a very important place for Hindu devotees. These are such interesting mysteries. This is an interesting ritual associated with the Jagannath Temple. So many interesting facts about the temple! Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the holy places of Char Dham. Cooking Prasadam . Had no idea! So interesting that birds don’t fly around it. Also all of these facts and mysteries about it are so intriguing- I’m surprised they haven’t had a TV episode trying to get scientists out there to explain or debunk these phenomenons! Do you know how the story was exaggerated exactly? You can read about one devotee called Salabega. Especially about the wind! There are so many interesting places to visit and I love all the sites and history. The mahaprasad at the Jagannath Temple in Puri serverd in earthen pots. Loved this one as usual. The fact that there are so many mysteries around the temple make it more interesting… I’d like to visit it soon!! This story, though an exaggeration, seemed to catch the imagination of Europe and spread like wildfire and by the turn of the 19th century the word Juggernaut was born into the English Lexicon and referred to any massive vehicle or powerful entity with the power of crushing everything in its path. The mystery of the cooking pots left me amazed. Oh wow what an amazing looking place to explore, India has some of the most beautiful sights to see, I would love to make it myself one day. The temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, considered the god and supreme monarch of the state of Orissa, as well as an avatar of the god Visnu. I’m still awestruck at how it defies laws of nature and physics and all so remarkable. It definitely remains a mystery to me though. I learned something new about India today! All I knew about it was of course the colourful and vibrant Rath Yatra and the chariots and the colourful streets of Puri! I wonder if there are any books or research done on this temple. Are we allowed to visit the kitchen ? Kitchen in Jagannath Temple is the largest in the world where Prasad is cooked for daily visitors. All rights reservedAbout Us | Sitemap | Authors | Contact Us | Advertise with Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use and Grievance Redressal Policy | Feedback A Times of India initiative | Weather powered by Skymet Weather. It is a mystery or the grace of Lord Jagannath, the quantity of prasad prepared in Puri Jagannath temple is never spent wasted or insufficient for followers to visit in the temple. Another one of the unexplained facts about Puri, Jagannath. The Jagannath Temple sounds like a rather interesting place to visit. These were the mysteries of Puri’s Jagannath Temple which are still unexplained. I’ve several friends from India but have yet to visit the country myself. One of the interesting facts about Sri Jagannath Temple that defy explanation is the fact that though the same quantity of food is cooked every day in the kitchen, it is able to feed the devotees irrespective of the variation in the number of visitors that may range from 2,000 to 20,000. I hope to visit all these places soon! The more we learn about our pass the better we are in the future. I haven’t got a chance to visit Jagannath temple till now, but it was always in my bucket list. You have beautifully explained the mysteries. maybe people haven’t done it for this temple and became no-fly zone . Copyright © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()). India and its temples are full of fascinating stories. Today I got to know something new about India. I have seen over and over again people trying to erase history and it does no good. It seemed that the area was a No-Fly zone, not declared so by the powers of State, but it seemed like it was through a divine decree. There are so many fascinating things about this temple. A Sudarshana chakra which is made up of 8 alloys and has a circumference of 36 feet is mounted at the top of the temple. I was also surprised by the fact that the temple cast no shadow. I am definitely pinning this as I will visit one day! Mysteries of Jagannath Puri Temple The flag atop the temple waves in the opposite direction of the breeze The view of the triangular flag fluttering in the wind atop the temple enhances the look of the temple. It is rumored (may be a truth) that ardent devotees of Jagannath (Lord Vishnu) could have sacrificed themselves out of … The food in the pots are cooked uniformly and what is amazing is the fact that the food in the topmost pot is cooked first while the ones below get cooked in the order of their position with the bottom-most pot getting cooked last! It’s always amazing to know something about a place or monument you didn’t know so far! Another one that amazed me is the Natural No-fly zone at Jagannath Temple Puri. All of the mysteries surround the temple make for any interesting experience. No answers, only an enduring enigma on the sands of time. Keep em coming! Really enjoyed reading it. The temple facts are interesting, too. Also, Jagannath Temple and the one at Dwarka are on the same latitude? The mystery and history are really intriguing. Bernier, who visited Puri in 1667 and But there was one structure that cast no shadow. I’ve never heard of this place, thanks for the great (and mysterious) info! I have heard about the Nila Chakra. And it’s interesting to know that this is where the word juggernaut came from. These are some of the mysteries surrounding the temple. What is intriguing is the fact that the wheel seems to face you irrespective of the position that you are standing in. A place where no birds can be seen flying, how is that even possible?! Amazing photos! The Ancient Sound Proof Chamber is so fascinating. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Who knows, maybe I will travel one day. I do hope I get a chance to do so someday. So many mysteries in one place! The kitchen consists of 32 rooms having 250 earthen ovens and over 600 cooks with 400 assistants prepare the food that is offered to the Lord and partaken off by the devotees as Prasadam. I have never heard of Jagannath Temple before. It goes to show that not everything can be explained in this world. The story exaggerated the actual events and even mentioned that many devotees threw themselves in the path of the carriage to be crushed under its wheels in an act of self-sacrifice. Looking forward to exploring these mysteries myself and pen my experiences . (Oriya – Odia) he was King of Odisha (the then Kalinga or Utkala). Especially the building that casts no shadow! Would love to visit this temple sometime. Cool to see that there are so many mysteries around the temple. The food in the kitchen of the Jagannath Temple Puri is cooked in earthen pots. The Jagannath Temple is one of the most unique styles of architecture I’ve seen. I will definitely not miss the ancient sound proof chamber when I visit Jagannath Puri. These continue to be conundrums waiting to be deciphered and explained. I love visiting sites like this that are such a mystery. And, therefore ever since, the idol of Jagannath has remained off … It was sometime in the 14th Century that a member of the Order of Friars Minor that was founded by St. Francis of Assisi, carried to Europe the story of the image of a Hindu God named Jagannath or Lord Vishnu being pulled across the streets of India in a mammoth carriage as part of a religious procession. Did no one ‘self-sacrifice’ under the wheels or did one or two people do it and they just expanded on the tale? Nice! I have to go there now to see for myself! The flag was flying not in the direction of the wind, but opposite to it. I’ve never been to India, but the buildings and history have always intrigued me. Everything in Shri Jagannath temple is a mystery but what is a scientific mystery, to be a scientific mystery one has to go through all challenges that all scientists or wannabes will put through. But for me it is difficult to connect them to get the full picture. The shadow of Jagannath Temple or rather the absence of it continues to be one of the unsolved mysteries of the Lord Jagannath Temple. I love to read articles like this I learned something new today. But the success they have achieved is almost negligible. How crazy- I never would have thought the word “juggernaut” was Indian in its storied origins. I found amazing the fact that the kitchen always has food for everybody independently of the number of pilgrims to feed. This Pillar originally stood in the precincts of the Konark Sun Temple. THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO DESTINATIONS, ITINERARIES, THINGS TO DO, RESTAURANTS, NIGHTLIFE and LOTS MORE! The Jagannath Temple is a beautiful structure, but the mysteries make it such an interesting place to visit. The Jagannath temple is massive, over 61 metres (200 ft) high in the Nagara Hindu temple style, and one of the best surviving specimens of Kalinga architecture aka Odisha art and architecture. That’s crazy, they usually fly everywhere. This is so cool. I wonder how it is possible to hear the ocean and then not hear it at all. Mystery around the the Sudarshana Chakra Sudarshana Chakra is the weapon of Lord Vishnu. Flag that waves opposite to the direction of wind Source. I had not heard of Puri before so will have to consider it for my next trip to India. I haven’t heard of the mystery of the shore, so being a history buff, I’ll have to read up on it. I would love to witness these phenomena and research a bit more on my own as I’m now super intrigued. The Puri Jagannath temple story continues to hold spellbound millions. And, that is one HUGE kitchen! One of the many Unsolved Mysteries of Jagannath Puri,The Sudarshan Chakra is a wheel made out of 8 alloys that is mounted on top of the longest Gopuram or Shikhar of the Temple. The antibacterial properties of the banana leaf can kill the germs in the food. Secret 2: An Interesting Ritual. What a collection of mysteries surrounding Jagannath Temple Puri. This place seems incredible. The flags defying the wind is one of the most interesting things that I’ve heard of. I hop I can visit India next year. The place indeed so mysterious yet interesting. I’ve watched a documentary on this place and also find the ability to make food for that many people on a regular basis is awe inspiring. 10. That is absolutely fascinating! By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. Did you hire a guide ? I’ve never been to India. Learn how your comment data is processed. Superb article which has further whet my appetite to see this place. What a curious temple. But, after reading your article I feel compelled to visit the temple and see for myself the things you mentioned here. But I was disappointed, no birds flew around the Gopuram. I’m sure I’m not alone in now wanting to research these unexplained oddities. I especially like the part about the winds being reversed-such an interesting and inexplicable geographic phenomenon, I have been to several pilgrimage destinations in India but never visited Puri. Thanks for sharing, I learned quite a bit! I’d never heard the story of the word juggernaut. The most fascinating fact is, irrespective of the direction you will be facing, the Sudarshana chakra always faces you. It was explained to me later that the Gopuram at the Jagannath Temple Puri was an exception and no birds ever flew around it. India is a place The Jagannath Temple Puri has its origins somewhere between 1078 to 1148 CE. I had visited this temple with my parents when I was 3 year old. Thanks for sharing. But it’s very strange that birds avoid flying over the temple, and that the flags fly in the opposite direction to the wind … what type of magic is that, right?!! Now I know about this place would really like to visit it someday! **Note: Check this box for the comment to go through. As I left the precincts of the grand temple I still wondered about the secrets of the Jagannath Temple, Puri. We’d love if you’d comment and share this post. There are multiple legends associated with how the temple came into existence and how the images of Lord Jagannath – another form of Lord Krishna, and his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra were built. In this ritual, a priest climbs the dome of the Jagannath Temple, which is believed to be as high as 45 story building and changes the flag of the temple every day. Have been to Badrinath but the rest 3 dhams are pending. This temple seems intriguing. I’m really surprised by the birds. Ganga River Flows Inside Temple Thus, Lord Jagannath became known to Europeans as a pagan divinity of monstrous form. The term avatar, from Sanskrit, means “descended” and it is the consistency that a Deva (god) or Devi (goddess) assumes when incarnating in a physical body to perform certain tasks. Changes in wind directions and sound-proof chambers are the things of mystery novels! Here we look at these fascinating facts that my dear readers are sure to inspire incredulity and awe. It seems like birds cast a spell to avoid to fly around that area. The circumference of the wheel is about 36 feet. Thanks for visiting our blog regularly, hope to keep updating interesting content. Shree Jagannath Temple of Puri is one of the most important temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu, in Puri in the state of Odisha .The greatest attraction of Puri is the world famous temple of Jagannatha. There seemed to be no other explanation for this phenomenal fact. Even today it is believed that the heartbeat of Lord Krishna could be heard in the Puri Jagannath temple. Did you know these amazing facts about Jagannath Puri Temple, Odisha? Thanks so much for sharing this fascinating post about Puri and the Jagannath Temple. Wow, the Jagannath Temple Puri sounds so interesting, I’d love to visit! The temple savors every devotee with maha prasadam irrespective of the numbers of devotees every day. It’s crazy that the one structure doesn’t cast a shadow. I have heard so much about this place that now have to be there to see it myself. The Puri temple is known popularly as Jagannath temple. Looks like a super interesting place! The Jagannath Temple Puri has four doors, one in each direction. I have visited this place a number of times. Famous for its annual “Ratha Yatra”, Puri Jagannath Temple is yet another mystery-draped ancient monument. I can’t say I am very familiar with this landmark or area. Soundproof chamber? The Puri temple sounds pretty spooky to me. Plus that sound proof chamber sounds cool too. Flags going haywire against the wind? We will add this in our itinerary when we visit India sometime next year. Apart from all these facts, Jagannath Temple in Puri is also known for some mysteries that defy any scientific explanation. It was surprising as usually, birds flock around tall structures. SO strange!! However, there is a flag which registers one strange phenomenon as well. That was indeed very very mysterious. I remember nothing of that trip. The food in the topmost pot getting cooked first may have an explanation in my mind (think less oil more oil ). Oh wow, the history of Puri Jagannath Temple really is quite ancient! Thankfully that visit is around the corner , in Dec this year. So interesting! Daru-brahma, The mystery of Lord Jagannath’s idol. The temple is of utmost importance to the Hindu devotees as it is one of the Char-Dham Pilgrimages. 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