Jagannath Temple, Puri
This 65 metre high temple is one of the awesome monuments in Puri. This 12th century temple built by Chodaganga to commemorate the shifting of his capital from south to central Orissa, stands in a compound on the Niligiri.

About Temple :
This 65 metre high temple is one of the awesome monuments in Puri. This 12th century temple built by Chodaganga to commemorate the shifting of his capital from south.

About Place:
Puri the city by the sea, is a major pilgrim centre in India, Adi Shankara founded one of the Peethas here. Puri is also famous for its Golden Beach ideal for swimm.

Festivals :
The Chandan Yatra is held to celebrate the Hindu New Year. The Snana Yatra, celebrating Lord Jagannath's ritual bath is held on the day of the full moon in June.

Lord Jagannath Temple, Jagannathpur
construction of the Jaganath temple at Jagannathpur was not an attempt at building a Hindu temple in a land where predominantly the animistic tribes lived. Round about the time the Jagannath temple at Jagannathpur.

About Temple :
The construction of the Jaganath temple at Jagannathpur was not an attempt at building a Hindu temple in a land where predominantly the animistic tribes lived.

About Place :
Jagannathpur is a village 6 miles southwest of Ranchi. Various plants of the Heavy Engineering Corporation are situated in an area round about the old village.