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SRI JAGANNATH TEMPLE

Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

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God

Lord Jagannath is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here deity is along with Lord Balabhadra and Devi Shubhadra.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - March to May (35°C during day and 25°C during night)Average - May (40°C during the day and 28°C during night)Lowest - December to February (30°C during day and 25°C during night)Monsoon season - June to October

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
  • Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Naya Raipur Bus stand
2 KM ‎07782-222225
Raipur Junction
6 KM 139
Swami Vivekananda Airport
12 KM 07587833897

Architecture

On the temple walls a tableau presenting the scene of the Gita sermon given to Arjuna by Lord Sri Krishna mentioned in the Mahabharata is the center of attraction as soon as the temple enters through the main gate. The horse pulling the chariot made of stone and the statue of Sri Krishna in the form of a charioteer and Arjuna behind it is visible.

History

This temple was built in 1860.

Temple Timings

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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SRI JAGANNATH TEMPLE

Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

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