Jagannath Temple Package

Puri is a popular destination for sightseeing and pilgrimage. Several hundreds of pilgrims especially travel to the Jagannath temple here to seek blessings. The widely famed Jagannath Temple is steeped in mythology and legends. According to one of the legends, Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra came to Puri after a dream visitation by King Indradyumna of Utkala. As per another legend, as the Pandavas set out to heaven to meet Yamraj, the Saptarishis urged them to stop by the ‘Chaar Dhaam,’ one of them being the Lord Jagannath Temple. These legends have played a pivotal role in making Puri Jagannath Temple a sacred place of worship for millions of devotees.

One of the major highlights of a trip to Jagannath Temple is its Mahaprasad. This meal is prepared at the temple kitchen every day and is distributed to thousands of devotees. Many also plan their Jagdish Puri temple trip to witness the magnificent Rath Yatra or Chariot Festival. During this festival, grand chariots carrying the deities are paraded through the streets. 

Experience the Best of Jagannath Pilgrimage

As it is one of the four main Dhams of the Hindu pilgrimage, devotees from near and far choose to take a trip to Jagannath Temple for the blessings of Lord Jagannath. The highlights of your tour should include: 

Visit the Jagannath Temple: Jagannath Temple is one of the most revered temples in India. Lord Krishna is worshipped as Lord Jagannath at this temple, along with elder brother Lord Balabhadra and younger sister Goddess Subhadra. At this temple you will find wooden idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra, to catch a glimpse of which people go on a Jagannath pilgrimage tour. These idols are replaced with new idols during Nabakalebara, which is done once after every 8, 12, or 19 years. Sacred neem trees with specific requirements are selected and used for the purpose. The Jagannath temple has four entry gates, each of them facing a different direction. The main gate is on the eastern side of the temple and is known as Lion Gate. Two stone lions guard this gate. Outside the gate, you will find 11 meters high Aruna Stambha, which represents the charioteer of the Sun God.

Witness the Rath Yatra: The Jagannath Temple hosts a number of festivals throughout the year, the Rath Yatra being the most prominent one. During this grand event, the deities are ceremoniously taken on magnificent chariots through the streets, which are adorned with intricate decorations and vibrant colours, making it a memorable aspect of a Jagannath temple trip. This procession is a vivid display of devotion, symbolizing the close bond between the people and their gods.

Enjoy the Mahaprasad: The Jagannath pilgrimage tour will always seem incomplete without having the Mahaprasad, the sacred food offered to the deities. It can be purchased inside the temple complex. 

Watch the flag changing: Every evening, temple priests perform the ritual of changing the flag atop the Puri Jagannath Temple. In winter, this is done at 5 PM, while in summer, it is done at 6 PM. The process involves a climb up the 214-foot-high vimana, or temple tower, to replace the dhwaja (flag) on the Nila Chakra or Sri Chakra, symbolizing Lord Vishnu's Sudarshan Chakra.  You should try to witness this moment on your Puri Jagannath temple tour.

Best Time to Visit the Jagannath temple 

October to February would be the ideal time for Jagannath pilgrimage travel and planning a trip to Puri. The weather here is not too humid or hot during this time. Rather, the temperature stays mostly pleasant throughout the day, making it comfortable enough to spend your mornings at the temple. If you want to witness the grand Rath Yatra in Puri, then you should visit this place between June and July. Rath Yatra is the most popular time for tourism in Puri.

How to Reach the Puri Jagannath Temple 

To reach Puri, you can opt for air travel, train or take a road trip. 

By Flight: The nearest airport to Puri is the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar. It is located about 60 km from Puri. From the airport, you can either take a taxi or bus to Puri.

By Train: Puri has a railway station of its own, which enjoys excellent connectivity to major cities like Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi.

By Road: Buses to Puri are available from Vishakhapatnam, Kolkata, and Bhubaneshwar.

Book Your Jagannath Pilgrimage Tour Package at Veena World

Veena World offers Jagannath pilgrimage tour packages at a budget-friendly price point. We try to make sure that you can enjoy the best possible trip, without bearing a high cost.  Our Guest Relations Team is available 24/7 to provide you with any assistance you may require.