Jagannath Temple, Hyderabad
Jagannath Temple, Hyderabad | |
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Rath Yatra | |
Governing body | Kalinga Cultural Trust, Hyderabad |
Location | |
Location | Road 12, Banjara Hills |
State | Telangana |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 17°24′55″N 78°25′34″E / 17.415148°N 78.426232°E |
Architecture | |
Completed | 2009 |
Temple(s) | Five |
Website | |
http://shrijagannathtemplehyderabad.com |
The Jagannath Temple in
Rathyatra festival attended by thousands of devotees.[1]
Jagannath means Lord of the Universe. The temple which was constructed during 2009 recently lies in Center of Hyderabad City.
Features
It is said that this is a replica of original Jagannath Temple of
Ganesh, Hanuman and Navagrahas. The amorous sculptures are also found outside the temple to ward off evil spirits. The sanctum sanctorum houses Lord Jagannath along with his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra
.
References
- ^ "Over 6,000 devotees attend Jagannath Rath Yatra". New Indian Express. 22 June 2012. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
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