Legend

While historical records say that Sri Jagannath temple is about one thousand years old, Puranas connect its inception to the Satya Yuga. The description of the Sri Jagannath temple built in that period portrays a monument that is very different from that of the existing temple. So the present temple is evidently not the same… read more »

King Indradyumna of Avanti had travelled to Purusottama Kshetra with a hope to have a vision of Lord Purusottama (Vishnu). When he arrived there and experienced the sacredness of the place he decided to reside there for the rest of his life worshiping the Lord. He also decided to have a temple built there for… read more »