Jagannath Temple Puri
Grand Road Puri 752001, Puri, Odisha
Famous for: Sacred Jagannath Rath Yatra shrineEvery day · 05:00 – 23:00
Getting there
2 km · Near Puri Bus Stand
Distances are approximate. Check local transport and road conditions before you travel.
Jagannath Temple Puri is one of Hinduism's Char Dham — Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra preside over the Grand Road Rath Yatra every summer.
🌟 What Makes It Special
- Famous Rath Yatra (car festival) in June–July
- Mahaprasad communal kitchen tradition
- 12th-century Kalinga temple architecture
- Non-Hindus view from Raghunandan Library roof outside
🕒 Visit Details
- LocationGrand Road Puri 752001
- Distance from Puri Bus Stand1 km by road (approx.)
- Visiting hours05:00–23:00 (darshan breaks midday)
- Best time to visitOct–Feb; avoid Rath Yatra unless planned
- Ideal duration2–3 hours including Grand Road walk
- Free darshan for Hindus
✔️ Tips for a Smooth Visit
- Non-Hindus cannot enter temple — use designated viewing points
- Mobile phones banned inside — use lockers
- Extremely crowded during Rath Yatra week
- Try mahaprasad at Anand Bazaar
Photos
Sign in to leave a review or suggest a vlog video link
Reviews
No reviews yet.
More in Puri
View city travel plan →Other places in Puri
FAQs about Jagannath Temple Puri
Quick answers for travelers and search engines.
- What is Jagannath Temple Puri famous for?
- Jagannath Temple Puri in Puri, Odisha is known for Sacred Jagannath Rath Yatra shrine. Read visitor reviews and photos on Visiting Places Hub.
- Where is Jagannath Temple Puri located?
- Jagannath Temple Puri is located at Grand Road Puri 752001, Puri, Odisha. View the map and directions on https://visitingplaceshub.com/places/jagannath-temple-puri-odisha.
- What are the opening hours for Jagannath Temple Puri?
- Jagannath Temple Puri is typically open Every day · 05:00 – 23:00. Hours may vary on holidays — confirm locally before visiting.
- How do I reach Jagannath Temple Puri?
- Jagannath Temple Puri is about 2 km from Puri Bus Stand. More travel tips are on the place page and the Puri city guide at https://visitingplaceshub.com/places/in/puri-odisha.
- What other places can I visit near Jagannath Temple Puri?
- Explore more places to visit in Puri, Odisha on our city guide: https://visitingplaceshub.com/places/in/puri-odisha.