About Jagannath Temple
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Jagannath temple is one of the most famous Hindu Temple located in Puri,Odisha, King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty, who started construction in the 11th or 12th century.- Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva: Began the temple's main structure.
- Anangabhima Deva III: Completed the temple and enshrined the deities.
- Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva: Began the temple's main structure.
- Anangabhima Deva III: Completed the temple and enshrined the deities.
The temple is world-famous for the Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival),where the deities are taken in huge chariots.The temple has a strict rule that only Hindus are allowed inside the main temple premises.
The Mahaprashad of Jagannath Temple is considered very holy and is distibuted among devotees.The temple kitchen is one of the largest temple kitchen in the world,preparing Mahaprashad daily.
Temple Trust/Management Section
Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee (SJTMC)
This is the primary governing body responsible for major administrative decisions related to the temple, including.
The Shri Jagannath Temple Act, 1955 (Odisha Act 11 of 1955, effective from 27 Dec 1960) is the statutory law that governs the management, administration, finances, and rituals of the Jagannath Temple in Puri. Under this Act, the administration of the temple is entrusted to an official committee known as the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee (SJTMC).