Puri Jagannath Temple is a Vaishnavite Pilgrimage site located in Puri, Odisha. Lord Vishnu is worshipped here. It is part of the holy Char Dham Yatra. Our guide explains Puri Jagannath temple timings, history, poojas list, significance and how to travel to Puri Jagannath.
Planning to visit this temple? Have look at our Bhubaneswar Puri Konark Temple Tour.
Puri Jagannath Temple remains open daily between 05:00 am to 11:30 pm. There is an afternoon break in darshan from 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm. Prasadam timings of the temple are from 11:00 am to 01:00 pm. Required Time: 1 to 2 hours.
Puri Jagannath Temple – Facts
| Deity | Lord Jagannath (Lord Vishnu) |
| Location | Puri, Orissa |
| Tours | Bhubaneswar Puri Konark Temple Tour |
| Dress Code | Men: Formal dress. Women: Saree or Salwar |
| Entry Fee | Free |
| Darshan Timings | 5:00 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Poojas | Gopala Ballava Pooja, Sahanamela |
| Best Time to Visit | October to February |
| Festivals | Rath Yatra |
Puri Jagannath Temple Timings
Puri Jagannath Temple remains open daily between 05:00 am to 11:30 pm. There is an afternoon break in darshan from 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm. Prasadam timings of the temple are from 11:00 am to 01:00 pm. Required Time: 1 to 2 hours.
The timings of the Puri Jagannath Temple are as follows:
| Day | Timing |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5:00 am – 1:00 pm 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:00 am – 1:00 pm 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:00 am – 1:00 pm 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:00 am – 1:00 pm 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:00 am – 1:00 pm 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 5:00 am – 1:00 pm 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5:00 am – 1:00 pm 4:00 pm – 11:30 pm |
| Rituals | Timings |
| Darshan | 5:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Morning Darshan | 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Afternoon Break (Temple closed) | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Evening Darshan | 4:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Prasadam | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Mangala Aarti | 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Mailam | 6:00 AM – 6:30 AM |
| Sahanamela | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM |
| Sandhya Dhupa | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Puri Jagannath Temple Flag Changing Time
Puri Jagannath Temple flag changing happens at 6 PM during summers and at 5 PM during winters. Every day, a new flag is tied to the wheel on the top of the temple for the devotees to witness.
Puri Jagannath Temple Dress Code
As per the Jagannath Temple dress code, men should wear formal pants and shirt. Women devotees should wear a sari or salwar kameez. Devotees will not be allowed to enter the Puri Jagannath temple wearing informal attire like jeans, shorts or T-shirts.
What is the significance of the Puri Jagannath temple?
The significance of Puri Jagannath temple lies in its idol. Unlike most idols located in other parts of the country, which are usually made of stone or metal, the idol of Lord Jagannath is made of wood. It is a popular belief that Goddess Mahalakshmi herself supervises cooking in the temple’s kitchen.
A ritual unique to the Puri Jagannath temple is the Nabakalebara process. A Neem tree is selected, cut, and an exact replica of the original idols are made out of it. Then the old idols are buried under a place called Koili Vaikuntha.
In ancient times, the Puri Jagannath temple was iconic as it gave equal importance to Vaisnavism (devotees of Vishnu), Saktism (devotees of Bhadra Kali) as well as Saivism (devotees of Shiva). Lord Jagannath represents Lord Vishnu, Balabhadra is Lord Shiva while Subhadra represents Goddess Durga.
What is the history of the Puri Jagannath Temple?
The history of Puri Jagannath dates back to many centuries. The copper plates of the Puri Jagannath Temple which were discovered belongs to the Ganga Dynasty which was then under the rule of Anantavarman Chodaganga Dev of Kalinga. In 1174E, the King Ananga Bhima Dev built the Puri Jagannath temple in its present form.
According to a story, King Indradyumna of the Malwa had a dream that one can see Lord Vishnu in his true form in Utkala (ancient name of Orissa).
He appointed a person named Vidyapati to search for this form. Vidyapati came upon the tribal community and found out about the worshipping of the Nila Madhava and he married the daughter of the chief of the tribe. The tribals showed him the way to the place housing the Nila Madhava.
Vidyapati informed the king about the place of worship but when the King went there by himself, the Nila Madhava disappeared. Lord Vishnu, taking pity, issued a divine message to him that he should go to the shores of Puri and create the image of Lord Jagannath from a log of wood that will be floating on the waves.
Lord Vishnu appeared as a carpenter and asked to leave him undisturbed for 21 days in a room so that he could prepare the image. However, on the insistence of the Queen, the room was opened early and only the unfinished images of the three gods and the Sudarsana Chakra were present.
What is the architecture of this temple?
The temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. Further, it has four areas – Vimana (Sanctum), Jagamohan (Porch), Natamandir (Audience Hall) and Bhogamandap. The Vimana was once popular as the tallest structure in ancient India. On the walls, several murals depict the life of Lord Krishna.
What are the sevas and poojas performed at Puri Jagannath Temple?
The sevas and poojas performed at this temple are:
- Abakash: During this ritual, the astrologer of the temple announces the specific time for the day’s rituals. Also, during this time, other activities are performed such as bathing as well as brushing the teeth of the deity.
- Mailam: Every day, at 6 AM in the morning, the temple priests change the dresses and ornaments of the deities of the temple.
- Sahanamela: Pilgrims can enter the inner sanctum to have a darshan. This takes place between 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.
- Gopala Ballava Pooja: Priests offer breakfast to the deities. They offer sweet popcorn (Khai), coconut sweets, ripe banana, curd, and chipped coconuts. They also perform pooja in a brief manner with Pancha Upachar only.
- Sakala Dhupa: Three pundits sit in front of the three deities and worships each one of them. Then they offer bhog. Puri Jagannath Temple Administration bears the cost of the rituals.
- Sandhya Dhupa: The aarti takes place between 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
What are the festivals celebrated here?
Here’s a list of festivals celebrated here:
- Chandan Yatra: On Akshaya Tritiya, in the month of Vaisakha, devotees take the representative images of Lord Jagannath to a famous tank, Narendra Pokhari and immerse it.
- Snana Yatra: This is the first time in a year when devotees take the deities out of the sanctum and place them on the Snana Vedi. Moreover, they dress Jagannath and Balabhadra like Lord Ganesha with an elephant head on top. They also bathe the idols with 108 buckets of water.
- Rath Yatra: The Rath Yatra takes place in June-July every year. Devotees take the three deities to the Gundicha temple on three individual huge and magnificent raths. After 9 days, they bring back the deities to the temple in the same way. The return journey is popular as Bahuda Yatra. The three chariots are named Nandighosa for Jagannath, Taladhvaja for Balabhadra and Devadalana for Subhadra.
- Makara Sankranthi: This festival occurs in the Hindu month of Pausa. The day signifies the rich harvest of the agricultural produce. Prayers are given and varieties of food are also kept in front of the deities for them to bless it.
How to reach Puri Jagannath Temple?
Here’s how to reach Puri:
- Air – The nearest airport is Bhubaneshwar which is 53 km away.
- Train – Puri is well connected by rail. Direct trains are operated from major cities like Kolkata, Delhi, and Mumbai.
- Road – The state buses are available in plenty from stations like Bhubaneshwar, Vizag, Konark, and Chilka.
Where to stay near Puri?
The Jagannath Temple Administration maintains two guest houses by the names of Shri Gundicha Bhakta Nivas and the Nilachal Bhakta Yatri Nivas. One can book rooms online by visiting the site.
Private 3-star and 5-star hotels are also available in plenty for the pilgrims throughout the city of Puri.
What are some of the temples nearby?
Some of the temples near Puri Jagannath are:
- Sakshi Gopal Temple: The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha. Amla Navami is the main festival celebrated here. The temple is located 17 km away from the Puri Highway.
- Vimala Temple: It is located inside the Puri Jagannath temple complex. Moreover, Goddess Vimala is the consort of Jagannath and a guardian of the temple complex. Devotees pay respects to Vimala before the worship of Jagannath in the main temple. Moreover, food becomes prasad only when devotees offer it to Vimala too.
- Gundicha Temple: It is located 3 km away from the Jagannath temple. It is the destination of the chariots during the Rath Yatra. Further, the three deities are kept here for 7 days during the Rath Yatra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the Puri Jagannath Temple is open all 365 days of the year.
The entry to the Puri Jagannath Temple is free of cost.
No. There is no facility for online darshan available.
No. There is no facility for specially-abled and senior citizens.
October to February is when winter starts in Orissa. The weather is pleasant, making it an ideal time to visit the temple.
The summers at Orissa starts from March and continues until May. The summers here can be very hot and humid. Temperatures during the daytime often go up to 45 º C.
In Orissa, winters start in October and continues until January. The temperatures during this time range from around 16 º C to 30 º C.
If you have any questions about the Puri Jagannath Temple, please leave a comment below, and we will get back to you within one hour.
जीतेन्द्र नाथ शुक्ला says
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Debayan says
What is the price of Maha Prasad or Bhog and how can I collect Maha Prasad or Bhog
Rabi Sengupta says
The information is really helpful to the Pujari, who intend to pay a visit to Sri Jagannath temple.
Please inform the days in the month of June 2023, when darshon and puja can be performed.
Regards,
Jay Ram Prasad says
Sir, maha prasad milne ka timing kya hai ?
Plz guide kare
M.narsing rao says
Memu fibravari 03/02/2023 vastunnamu temple open vuntada
Udit Arora says
Are there lockers to keep valuables in next to the temple?
Mukul Vishwakarma says
Hi..
I am planning to visit Shri Jagannath Temple in February with my family. I would like to know is there any arrangement for senior citizen darshan and people who can not walk properly. Also let me know places where we can stay and closer to the temple and let us know a good time to visit for darshan ( is it morning, evening or afternoon).
Sasidhar Darla says
For any trip planning please email us at info@myoksha.com with your contact details
CAPT M R BORKAR says
KINDLY TELL ME HOW TO REMIT SEVA FUNDS TO LORD JAGANNATH SHRINE
Mita Bhowmik says
Puri Jagannath temple minimum to maximum puja prasad price list….
Suseen says
When the ther festival start
Venkatramana says
Where I can find cheapest room / dormatory near jagannatha temple puri
Ravindra Sharma says
Will dershan of Lord Jagannath on 27th june2022 open
Raja Vijaya Kumar says
20/06/2022 Monday lord Jagannath dharsan available or not
Vivek Sharma says
We are planning to visit from 23July – 3 August 2022
Please confirm temple will be open or not
After rath yatra, is temple open ….or remains close for Lord to take rest
If it remains close…for how many days
Vaishali says
After rath yatra, is temple open ….or remains close for Lord to take rest
If it remains close…for how many days
TIA
Neena Sharma says
Jai Jaggannath, is temple open on 11/12th June 2022 for darshan?
Rammohan says
Is temple opens on 30th june 2022 for Lord’s darshan. Is Darshan Of Jagannath possible for pilgrims on 30th June 2022?
Jaivardhan Bansal says
What to do to donate flag of the temple. Which is on the top of the temple
keka says
Namaskar, we have decide to visit puri just after Return Rath yatra i, e 13/14july2022. will we get large criwd at that time also?
Sanjay agarwal says
TEMPLE IS OPEN ON SATURDAYS &SUNDAY ON 25TH DEC. & 26TH DEC.
asim kumar ghosh says
i wanto offer puja to jagganath on 14 th dec21
what r the different rates now
Srinivas says
Hi this is Srinivasa Rao frm Vizag
Darshan is available on saterday n Sunday’s
Pradeep Gangrediwar says
Is there any provision to have VIP darshan for senior government officials in the morning pooja ?
Ganpati Pradhan says
How much saree wear in a day Prabhu Shree jagannath ?
RIPUDAMAN SINGH says
What pooja and Sevas can be performed by devotee inside temple like bhog etching? What is the price for it?
Is knot tying with thread also performed for fulfilling one’s wishes?what else is performed?
Sapna says
Is children allowed in jeans in temple?
Anju says
We are willing to do bhandara in puri.what is the procedure and whom to contact for the same.please share contact no. if possible.Thank u.
Ram Ranjan Singh says
We reached today Puri. I want to stay at Puri for 4 days. I want to stay near Sri Jagannath Temple with five person. 4 ladies and one gent. Kindly guide me.
Radha says
Thank you so much for sharing in detail everything about Bhagwan Jagganath.
Is it possible for me to sit inside temple in silence?
Ganesh Uppala says
How is the weather now in September
Smitha Singireddy says
Can you please post me Maha prasasdam from Puri Jagannath Temple
Dr. K K Goel says
Very nicely expressed, really appreciable.
What is the date of opening darshans of Shree Jagan Nath Ji, Contact No.s of Gundicha Bhakta Niwas and Nilachal Bhakta Niwas required for online booking, Will one guide be available, if yes, what would be the charges?
Thanks a lot
Biswajit Chandra says
How can I give puja at Jagannath Dev. What’s the rete?
Dharinu says
What is the dress code of jagannath pandits
Ashwini says
Which day of week is good to visit temple … I mean any special dhup in
week
Mayank says
Bhagwan jagannath ke kitni bar bhog lagta hai aur kis kis samay per lagta hai
S R Ghosh. says
How is the situation in Puri visiting and temple darshan while Corona virus against gathàring.please inform us.Thank you.
Sasidhar Darla says
Temple is still open for darshan. The following guidelines have been issued in view of Coronavirus:
The servitors are advised to wash their hands repeatedly.
They have been advised not to spit paan in public places.
They are directed not to touch their eyes, nose and mouth during interaction with people.
The devotees are prohibited from touching the Aruna Stambha, outside the temple.
Prohibitions on touching the Garuda Stambha inside the shrine have also been imposed.
The devotees will be barred from darshan of deities from the Jagamohan.
The darshan from Bhitar Katha will be closed till April 15.
Restrictions on huge gathering at Ananda Bazaar.
Raghavendra Rao says
Arrangements may be made for quick & Special Darshan to Senior citizens, Physical handicapped . This facility is available in Tiruvanatapuram, Tirupati, Guruvayur etc.
Nirmala Narayan Rege says
I am planning to visit on 26th Jan I.e. next Sunday. Will there be a big queue for entry if we plan to visit at 5 pm or so. You have mentioned there is no fee but I read somewhere we have to take ticket and that is valid for the day. Is that so?
Raj singh says
Travel time from airport to temple in morning at 11.30 am?
Will we reach on time for morning darshan?
Can I wear cargo trousers with tshirt?
Subhajit says
Hi, can we enter the Temple in jeans and t shirt?
Thanks,
Subhajit
Karan Verma says
Sir, in October temple open or closed now?
Sasidhar Darla says
Open
Indranil Roy says
Is temple open on 10th to 14th Oct’19.
Maharabhu says
Jagannath madir was built in Satya Yug. Please read Skanda Purana/ Utkala khanda for the detail and the history of the Mandir. It was initially built by King Indradyumna in Satya Yug.
gayathri parthasarathy says
What time is the Prasad – lunch served ?
Radhika says
Hi Sir
I have carried jeans and t shirts for my trip will I be allowed to enter in the temple to have darshan.
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes you will be allowed.
Hari says
Is the Puri temPle oPen on Aug 27th and 28th? We Plan to visit. Thank you for your kind rePly sir.
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes it is open
V k gupta says
Is darshan is available on 5 sept 2019
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes it is available.
V V Gopala Krishna says
We are planning our visit to Puri Jagannadha Swamy temple during September 16 th and 19 th . Is it ok? If any specific closure of temple is there, pl let us know. We will change dates accordingly. I read in one review that daily flag changing in temple top takes place at 5 PM. We have to see from out side or inside of temple ? Prasadam distribution time mentioned as 11Am to 12 noon. Rest of the times it is not distributed or what?
Sasidhar Darla says
The temple is open on those days. Flag changing can be seen only from outside the temple. Prasadam distribution means free lunch.
Sarika says
We want to visit temple on 11-13 august, will temple be open?
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes. Temple is open for darshan on those dates.
anilkumar dupakuntla says
temple will open in 20 july for darshan
Sasi dharan Nair N says
Is the temple open for dersan on12.9.2019
RAJIV GARG says
I WANT TO VISIT SHREE JAGAN NATH TEMPLE 26-30DEC2019.CAN I DARSHAN EASILY AND MANDIR IS OPEN FOR DARSHAN IN THESE DAYS.
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes. Temple is open.
Jyoti Handa says
Will the temple be open on 8-july for darshan ?
Sasidhar Darla says
No. It’s closed for darshan due to the Ratha Yatra.
Jyoti Handa says
Is there any dress code for entering the temple ? Can a lady wear jeans and T-shirt ?
Sasidhar Darla says
There is no specific dress code in Puri Jagannath Temple. You can wear Jeans and T-shirt if you like.
Suraj prasad says
We are planning to visit Jagannath temple in between 18th July and 20th july . Is Darshan possible or not ?
Let me know please. Thanks…
Sasidhar Darla says
Might be possible. The re-opening dates are not announced yet. The temple might open somewhere between 17-20 july.
Eswar says
Dear Sir, can we have darshan in july between 10-13 if not, how can we have darshan of the god, and temple timings in theese days, we are planned to visit puri in 9th of this month. Thank you
Sasidhar Darla says
You cannot have darshan. The temple will be closed during that time.
Dr.Sula Ray Prasad says
We are planning to visot jaganath temple on 4 & 5 &7 september,2019.ll we be able to do darshan of jaganth ji durimg thst time/
Sasidhar Darla says
yes definitely
Lalitha priyanka says
Hello sir,
We r planning to visit Puri jagnnath temple on June 26,2019
Heard there is no darshan of jagnnath before 15 days to rathayatra.is that true.
Do we have darshan on our visit ing date ??plz let me know
Sasidhar Darla says
The temple is closed for darshan from 21st June till 18th July.
Mohan says
So the temple will be closed on july 4/5 2019..
Sasidhar Darla says
Darshan of the main deity is closed. You can have darshan of utsava murthy at a nearby temple.
Sandeep Dubey says
Hloo sir.
I would like to visit tomorrow.
May i do the darshan.some of telling that we can not have a look of lord shri puri g for 21 days.is it or not.
How can i do the darshan.
Sasidhar Darla says
There is no such restriction. You can go and have darshan.
Amit Kumar Gupta says
Can we visit for darshan in 29 June?
Darshan open or not
Sasidhar Darla says
Darshan is open on 29 June.
latha says
can we visit temple now after the cyclone fani?
Sasidhar Darla says
There is no cyclone effect now but infrastructure and facilities are still being rebuilt. It is safe to visit but you might encounter minor inconveniences.
वीरेंद्र त्रिपाठी says
अगस्त में पूरी जाना कैसा रहेगा ,वहा का मौसम कैसा रहेगा , कोविड के क्या नियम है, और रुकने के लिए मंदिर के पास बेहतर व्यवस्था क्या है
Ra kamal sharma says
Is car can drop outside of tempel. Can not walk too much
Kalyan says
I am planning to visit Puri Jaganath temple this month. Should we buy ticket early for Darshan or is it at the temple directly .
Sasidhar Darla says
It must be purchased directly at the temple
Dpgoel says
Can I know when Jagannath ji mandir close for darshan in night … I am visiting bhuvaneshvar today and want to know the closing and opening time of mandir ?
Sasidhar Darla says
Here are the timings of Puri Jagannath Temple:
Timings From To
Morning 5 AM 1 PM
Evening 4 PM 11:30 PM
Mangala Aarti 5 AM 6 AM
murthy says
Can you let me know more about Gundrcha and nilachal bhakthi nivas
Prakash Jaikishin says
Your writing was simple and I am sure to be guided by your information on my visit in few days time to Jagannath Puri from Chennai
Sasi says
Dear Prakash, We are glad that you could benefit from our information. Have a safe trip!
Devkumar Bhambri says
Can you please share me the address and contact number of Shree Gundicha Bhakta Niwas and Nilachal Bhakta Yatri Niwas. We are planning to visit Shree Jagannath Temple on 28.1.2022.