- The Jagannath Temple is a Hindu temple situated in Puri, Odisha.
- It is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu.
- The temple is believed to have been originally constructed during the reign of King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva of the Eastern Ganga dynasty in the 12th century.
- However, its completion occurred in 1230 AD under the rule of Anangbheema Deva III, who also installed the deities in the temple.
- The temple is famously associated with the Ratha Yatra, a major Hindu festival.
- It is one of the four sacred pilgrimage sites, collectively known as the Chaar Dhaams, which are of immense religious importance to Hindus.
- Additionally, the temple is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
