Jagannath Temple Puri
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Puri, Odisha, India
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The majestic Puri Jagannath Temple is a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus located in Puri town, Puri district of Odisha, India. Temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of lord Maha Vishnu. The temple complex is enclosed by a wall about seven meters high -including the 0 height of the platform. The area of this platform is more than 4,20,000 sq.ft. The wall is pierced by four gates ,facing the four directions. The temple was built by the Ganga dynasty king Anantavarman Chodaganga in the 12th century CE. Puri is located at approx 36km from Konark, 62km from state capital Bhubaneswar, 450km from Visakhapatnam.
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