Want to get rid of your daily hustle and bustle life? And looking for a destination to explore something new, sacred sights of the country? If your answer is yes, then why don’t you make it to Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha!

Jagannath Temple- A Cultural and Spiritual Hub Of India

Being one of the four holy pilgrimage sites of Hinduism, Jagannath Temple holds rich ancient myths and myriads of stories revolving around the temple. Come and take a glimpse at top 8 great wonders of this mysterious temple.

Top 8 Incredible Facts to Know About Jagannath Dham

§ The flag, present at the top of the temples waves along the opposite direction of the wind; that you can witness while standing on the ground. You will get to see the red flag atop the temple; which symbolizes that the Lord is inside the temple. One interesting fact is that the flag is replaced in the evening time of each and every single day by a male member of the family; who was offered with the flag hoisting rights around 800 ago by the king who built this sacred temple.

§ It’s strange that birds or planes don’t fly above the temple.

§ Generally, the wind blows from the sea to the land during the day time and vice-versa during the night time. But in Puri, exactly opposite happens!

§ There is a mystery regarding the Mahaprasad prepared for the devotees. No matter whether the number of devotees 20,000 or 2, 00,000, the quantity of food cooked remains same throughout the year. The food never gets wasted any day.

§ The Mahaprasad is cooked for the devotees in the earthen pots by using firewood. The cooking process is carried out in exact 7 pots kept on the top of each other. The inexplicable fact is that the topmost pot gets cooked first and at the end the bottom-most one!

§ When you will walk down the steps of the Mahalaxmi Temple, you won’t hear the sound of the ocean. But when you will cross the steps outside the Temple, you can be able to hear the sound. There is a legend associated with it as the Goddess Laxmi is the daughter of the Ocean and even there is a strong bonding between the father and daughter; which is also felt at your house inside the Jagannath Temple.

§ You won’t get to see the shadow of the main dome at any time throughout a day.

§ If you will gaze anywhere in Puri, you will witness the Sudarshana Chakra located at the top of the temple, facing you always!

On the other hand, the modern science can solve the mysteries associated with the Jagannath Temple; but don’t take away the true fact that it’s the ultimate paradise of beauty and spiritualism; which needs to be experienced to understand better.

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