Blog posts tagged with 'rath yatra festival'

As an Odisha historian, I am delighted to share with you the fascinating background of Lord Jagannath, the beloved deity of the Jagannath Temple in Puri. This sacred site has been a beacon of spirituality and cultural heritage for centuries

The legend of Lord Jagannath dates back to the 12th century, when King Indradyumna, a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, built the Jagannath Temple to house the sacred wooden deities of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. These deities were said to have been carved by the divine architect, Vishvakarma, and are believed to possess spiritual powers.