The temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri is popularly called as Sri Mandir. Sri means Lakshmi- the energy consort of Lord Jagannath. Hence the temple is called as Sri Mandir (abode of Sri or Goddess Lakshmi).
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 »
The great temple of Sri Jagannatha at Puri stands as a brilliant monument in the artistic vigor and prosperity of Orissa during the reign of Chodaganga. During his life time Chodaganga caused many temples dedicated to Vishnu to be built, such as temple at Mukhalingam, Srikakulam and Simachalam. But the greatest religious, cultural and architectural… read more »
The twenty two (22) steps which connect the Lion’s gate to the 2nd gate inside the temple have long since been considered an important part of the temple. Though the exact time of its construction is not mentioned anywhere in historical or Puranic texts, legends say that it was built by a king named Bhanudev…. read more »