Jagannath Temple in Hyderabad
Shri Jagannath Temple is in Hyderabad, India, Telangana. It is a modern temple built by the Odia community of the Hyderabad city. Jagannath Temple in Hyderabad is replica of the original Puri Jagannath Temple in Orissa.
The temple is dedicated to the Lord Jagannath or Lord Krishna an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Jagannath means Lord of the Universe. The main temple has the statues of Lord Jagannath and his sibblings Balabhadra or Balarama and Subhadra.
The Jagannath temple is constructed in red sandstone, following the ancient shikhara style pattern in the year 2009. The temple also has smaller shrines of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Shiva, Ganesha, Hanuman and Navagraha.
The Jagannath temple is famous for its annual Rathyatra festival, which is attended by thousands of devotees.
The temple is sacred to all Hindus, especially for Vaishnava traditions. Non-Hindus are not permitted to enter the temple. Those visitors may view the temple and precinct from the roof of the nearby Raghunandan Library and can pay their respects to the God Jagannath seen at the main entrance to the temple.
Who is Lord Jagannath?
Lord Jagannath is a Hindu deity worshipped primarily in the state of Odisha, India. He is considered to be a form of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna by his devotees.
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Jagannath is believed to have been worshipped since ancient times, and the Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus. The temple is famous for its annual Rath Yatra or chariot festival, where the idols of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and his sister Subhadra are taken out in a grand procession on three massive chariots.
The deity is usually depicted as a dark-skinned, four-armed figure holding a conch shell, discus, lotus, and a mace. The name “Jagannath” means “Lord of the Universe,” and devotees believe that by worshipping Lord Jagannath, they can attain salvation and be freed from the cycle of birth and death.
Jagannath Temple in Hyderabad Darshan Timings :
6:00 am – 11:00 am
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jagannath Temple in Hyderabad Address:
Plot No- 1269,
Road No. 12,
Bhavani Nagar,
Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad,
Telangana 500034
Jagannath Temple in Hyderabad contact details :
Phone: 086867 26268.
However, there are many other famous temples located in Hyderabad such as the Birla Mandir, Charminar, Mecca Masjid, and the Golconda Fort, to name a few. These temples are known for their unique architecture, historical significance, and spiritual importance, and are popular tourist destinations.