- The Jagannath temple is a remarkable example of Kalinga architecture, a unique style characteristic of the Odisha region.
- The temple complex features various shrines, gardens, and sacred tanks, creating a peaceful atmosphere conducive to worship.
- The main temple is centrally located in the inner courtyard, elevated on a raised platform.
- It was designed ingeniously, the temple ensures that no shadow ever falls on the ground at any point throughout the day.
- The core of the temple, the sanctum sanctorum (garbhagriha), houses the idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra.
- At the temple's peak, a 20-foot-high chakra (wheel) is positioned so that it is visible from every corner of the city.
