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SHRI
TEMPLE
JAGANNATH
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1 JAGANNATH temple is located in the district of Puri, in orrisa it has, for centuries past, attracted devoute pilgrims from all part of India.
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Primary deity:Jagannath
Built by:
Emperor Anangabhimadeva
Architectural styles:Kalinga / Hindu temple architecture
Built in :(Current structure)
1161
Belongs to: Ganga dynasty in the 11th century
Height of the temple:90 cubits
+The height of the present temple measured by theodolite method was 214 feet 8 inches.
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The temple consists of four structures called (a)the Vimana or Bada Deula
sanctum sanctorum)(b) the Jagamohan or Mukhasala
(the porch), (c) the Natamandir (the audience
hall) and(d) the Bhogamandap (the hall for
residuary offerings) built in a row in an axial alignment in east-west direction
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+The temple faces the east. +The Vimana is constructed in Pancharatha (temple containing five Pagas or segments) Rekha order.+
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Like a full-fledged Orissan temple, it has four-fold vertical divisions, i.e. * the Pitha (pedestal), * the Bada (wall), * the Gandi (trunk) and * the Mastaka (the head)..
The temple stands on a high pedestal though a major portion of it is buried in the ground. The visible portion shows three mouldings, which are richly carved
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The temple was plastered with a thick coat of lime sometime in the l6th century A.D. to protect its surface from decay caused by saline wind.
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The structure stands on four pillars and the interior is left entirely undecorated in contrast to the exterior decoratations. It has a flight of steps to the north.
The roof of Jagamohan stands on four square,pillars. It has two gates, one leading to the south and the other to Natamandir .The latter is considered as the main entrance. It is known as Jaya Vijaya gate
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The Mandapas
The Dola Mandapa in 1890 where the annual Dol Yatra is heldThere are many Mandapas or Pillared halls on raised platforms within the temple complex meant for religious congregations. The most prominent is the Mukti Mandapa the congregation hall of the holy seat of selected learned brahmins.[42] Here important decisions regarding conduct of daily worship and festivals are taken.
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View of the Dol-Mandapa, Puri from outside the exterior wall
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The Lion Gateway (Singha Dwara) of the Jagannath Temple
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Minor temples at south side of Jagannath Temple
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PART-2
General view of the Dol-Mandapa
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Northern entrance of the Jagannatha Temple
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Statue of Varaha in the Jagannatha Temple
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Statue of Ganga, Jagannath Temple
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Entrance and left half of east façade of the refectory of the Jagannath Temple
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Close view showing sculptural details of right half of east façade of the refectory of the Jagannath Temple
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Close view of the inner gateway of the Jagannatha Temple
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Close view of the base of the Aruna-stambha in front of the Jagannath Temple
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Close view of sculpture panels and mouldings in right half of east façade of the refectory of the Jagannath Temple
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Close view of two female statues on the north façade of the shrine, Jagannath Temple
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sculptural details and mouldings on the façade of the basement of the refectory, Jagannath Temple
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By:Harika singh.B - 05Lahari.D -17Sri lakshmi durga.G -21Sulochana.T -24Mahejabeen -36