Jagannath Puri Odisha: Timings, Accomodation, Booking Link, Places to Visit, How to Reach

Jagannath Puri temple is one of the Chardham that can be visited at any time of the year. The temple has 4 gates of which the East gate known as Lions Gate is used for the entry of the devotees to the temple while the other 3 gates are used for exit. 

• Singha Dwara - (East) 
• Aswadwara - (South) 
• Vyaghra Dwara - (West) 
• Hastidwara - (North) 

During the Year, a Rath Yatra is being conducted in Puri when there will be a large number of devotees visiting the Yatra for darshan. It is very crowded during this time. This year the Rath Yatra will begin on July 7th, 2024. 

Jagannath Puri Highlights

Particulars	Details
Temple name	Jagannath Puri
Deity	Lord Jagannath, Balram, Subhadra
Timings	5:30 am
Location	Grand Road, Puri, Odisha 752001
Rath Yatra 2025	July 7, 2024
Dress Code	Traditional wear
Official Website	Click Here
Contact	06752-222002
Entry	Free
Photography	Not Allowed
Prasad	Available inside the temple

Jagannath Puri Timings 

Time	Pooja / Darshan Activity
5:30 AM	Temple opens, Mangal Arati (perpetual lamp offering)
5:30 AM - 7:30/8 AM	Darshan from Jagamohan (Bhitar Kaatha)
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM	No Darshan (Gopal Ballava Puja)
9:15 AM - 11:00 AM	Darshan from Naatamandir (Baahaar Kaatha) till Sakaala Dhoopa Puja
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Darshan from Jagamohan (up to Bhoga Mandap Puja)
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Darshan from Jagamohan (Bhitar Kaatha)
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Darshan from Jagamohan (Sandhya Dhoopa to Chandan Laagi ritual)

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra Story 

15 days before the Rath Yatra starts the doors of Jagannath temple are closed. It's believed that Lord Jagannath, Brother Balram, and Sister Subhadra are made to take baths with 108 pots of water due to which they fall sick. After which they go for rest where they are taken care of like a kid. After 15 days when Lord Jagannath gets well the temple is opened for darshan and the next day the Rath Yatra starts where the Rath is taken to Gundicha Temple which is their Maternal Aunt's Home. Lord Jagannath, Balram, and Subhadra spend 7 days in this temple while the Jagannath temple remains closed, and on the 7th day, Lord Jagannath is brought out and returns the Rath Yatra to the Jagannath Temple. 

Points to Remember

• Shoes, sandals, leather products, cameras, and mobile phones are prohibited inside the temple. You can keep them at counters available near the temple free of cost
• Entry to the temple is only from Lions Gate. The other 3 gates are opened for exit purposes. 
• Battery-operated vehicles are available for senior citizens from parking to the entry gate. 
• Wheelchairs are available at the temple for differently abled devotees. 

Jagannath Puri Accommodation

There are guest houses available near the temple that can be booked from the Jagannath temple's official website. The temple has various guest houses available with AC and non-AC rooms. Recently 2 new guest houses have been included which are very close to the temple. 

Accommodation Guest House Charges at Jagannath Temple

Guest House Charges During the Year

Guest House Charges During Rath Yatra

Guest House Booking Link 

Category	Booking Link
Nilachal Bhakta Niwas and Yatri Niwas	Book Here
Shree Gundicha Bhakta Niwas	Book Here
Neeladri Bhakta Niwas	Book Here
Purushottam Bhakta Niwas	Book Here

Facts of Jagannath Temple 

• The Jagannath temple idols are made of wood and are to be replaced every 12 or 19 years. 
• It is believed that there is a flag on top of the temple that always flies in the opposite direction of the wind. 
• It is also believed that no birds fly over the temple. 
• There is a Sudarshan Chakra on top of the temple that seems bigger when seen from the bottom than from the top. 
• Every year the Rath Yatra is celebrated in Puri where lord Jagannath, Subhadra, and Balram are taken to their Aunt's house i.e., Gundicha Temple, and stay there for 7 days. 

Places to visit in Puri

1. Golden/Puri Beach: This is one of the most famous beaches in Puri. It is famous for sand sculptures made on this beach in India. You can enjoy sunrise or sunset here with family and friends. 
2. Markandeshwar Temple: This temple is 1km away from Jagannath mandir and one of the Pancha Tirthas of Puri. This is Shiva temple based on Markandeshwar Sarovar where it is believed to take a bath before you visit Jagannath temple. 
3. Narendra Pokhari: if you are visiting Puri this is a must place to spend some quality time beside the lake. At this tank, you can find a floating temple in between the lake called Chandana Mandap. It is just 1km away from Jagannath temple. 
4. Sakshi Gopal Temple: This is one of the historical and most divine temples of Puri and is open from 6 am to 8 pm every day. This temple is based on the story of a boy and girl who fell and love and betrayal of their father's promise. 
5. Gundicha Temple: This temple is also known as the place of Lord Jagannath's aunt's house. This is the place where Lord Jagannath is kept for 7 days during the Rath Yatra. The temple is open from 6 am to 9 pm. 
6. Vimala Shakti Peetha: This is another Shakti peetha from the 52 Shakti peeth in India. This temple is located inside the Jagannath temple itself. It is believed that maha prasad is first taken to Goddess Vimala and then to Jagannath. 

How to Reach Puri 

Particulars	Details
By Air	Nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar Airport (53 km away)
By Train	Headwaters Railway station is Puri (3 km away)
By Road	You can travel by private car or bus

From Bhubaneswar Airport you can reach Kalpana Chowk bus stand and take a bus from there to reach Puri directly. You can find AC and non-AC buses for Rs. 150 - 200 per person.