About

Deity: Lord Jagannath (Krishna)

One of the Char Dhams. Famous for Rath Yatra festival. The wooden idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are renewed every 12-19 years.

Major Char Dham Vaishnava

Timings

5:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Darshan Types

  • Regular Darshan
  • Rath Yatra Special

How to Reach

Bhubaneswar Airport (60 km), Puri Railway Station (2 km)

Best Time to Visit

October to February, June-July for Rath Yatra

Dress Code

Traditional Hindu attire. Non-Hindus not allowed inside.

Accommodation

Temple guest houses, Hotels in Puri

Nearby Places

  • Puri Beach
  • Konark Sun Temple
  • Chilika Lake