Nestling on the eastern coast along the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal the unique State of Orissa offers to her guests the important pilgrimage center for the Hindus – Puri. In the minds of the millions of Indians, Orissa is the land of Lord Jagannath. This temple of Lord Jagannath (‘Lord of the Universe’) at Puri is one of the most sacred pilgrimage spots in India, one of the four abodes (Dhamas) of the divine that lie on the four directions of the compass.
Years have been taken to promote the great culture of, the beloved Lord Jagannath all over the map of the world by uncounted number of devotees. Temples have been made at USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Kuwait and many other places. The Indian capital also is not behind and having almost seven temples where Lord Jagannath is being worshiped.
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