The Jagannath Temple located in Puri, Odisha has been a pilgrimage site for centuries. Built in 1161 by Emperor Anangabhimadeva, the primary temple structure is 214 feet tall and consists of the inner sanctum (Vimana), porch (Jagamohan), audience hall (Natamandir), and offering hall (Bhogamandap). The temple and its numerous mandapas (pillared halls) are decorated inside and out with intricate carvings, and the main shrine houses the deity Jagannath.

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2. 1 JAGANNATH temple is located in the district of
Puri, in orrisa it has, for centuries past, attracted
devoute pilgrims from all part of India.

3. Primary deity:Jagannath
Built
by:
Emperor Anangabhimadeva
Architectural styles:
Kalinga / Hindu temple
architecture
Built in :
(Current structure)
1161
Belongs to: Ganga dynasty in the 11th century
Height of the temple:90 cubits
+The height of the present temple measured by
theodolite method was 214 feet 8 inches.

4. The temple consists of four structures
called
(a)the Vimana or Bada Deula sanctum
sanctorum)
(b) the Jagamohan or Mukhasala (the
porch),
(c) the Natamandir (the audience hall)
and
(d) the Bhogamandap (the hall for
residuary offerings) built in a row in an
axial alignment in east-west direction

6. +The temple faces the east.
+The Vimana is constructed in Pancharatha
(temple containing five Pagas or segments) Rekha
order.

7. Like a full-fledged Orissan temple, it has
four-fold vertical divisions, i.e.
* the Pitha (pedestal),
* the Bada (wall),
* the Gandi (trunk) and
* the Mastaka (the
head).
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The temple stands on a high pedestal though a major
portion of it is buried in the ground. The visible portion
shows three mouldings, which are richly carved

8. The temple was plastered with a thick coat of lime
sometime in the l6th century A.D. to protect
its surface from decay caused by saline wind.

9. The structure stands on four
pillars and the interior is left
entirely undecorated in
contrast to the exterior
decoratations.
It has a flight of steps to the
north.
The roof of Jagamohan stands
on four square,pillars. It has
two gates, one leading to the
south and the other to
Natamandir .The latter is
considered as the main
entrance. It is known as Jaya
Vijaya gate

10. The
Mandapas
The Dola Mandapa in 1890 where the annual
Dol Yatra is held
There are many Mandapas or Pillared halls
on raised platforms within the temple
complex meant for religious congregations.
The most prominent is the Mukti Mandapa
the congregation hall of the holy seat of
selected learned brahmins.[42] Here
important decisions regarding conduct of
daily worship and festivals are taken.

11. View of the Dol-Mandapa, Puri from outside the exterior wall

12. The Lion Gateway (Singha Dwara) of the Jagannath Temple

13. Minor temples
at south side
of Jagannath
Temple

14. PART-2
General view of the
Dol-Mandapa

15. Northern entrance of the Jagannatha Temple

16. Statue of Varaha in the Jagannatha Temple

17. Statue of Ganga, Jagannath
Temple

18. Entrance and left half of east façade of the refectory of
the Jagannath Temple

19. Close view showing sculptural details of right half of east
façade of the refectory of the Jagannath Temple

20. Close view of the inner gateway of
the Jagannatha Temple

21. Close view of the base of the Aruna-stambha in front of
the Jagannath Temple

22. Close view of sculpture
panels and mouldings in
right half of east
façade of the refectory
of the Jagannath
Temple

23. Close view of two female statues on the north façade of the
shrine, Jagannath Temple

24. sculptural details and mouldings on the façade of the
basement of the refectory, Jagannath Temple

25. By:
Harika singh.B - 05
Lahari.D -17
Sri lakshmi durga.G -21
Sulochana.T -24
Mahejabeen -36