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Jagannath Temple, Rayagada

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Country
  
India

Elevation
  
219 m (719 ft)

Website
  
Official website

Number of temples
  
7

Primary deity
  
Jagannath

State/province
  
Odisha

Important festivals
  
Rath yatra

Locale
  
Rayagada district

Important festival
  
Ratha-Yatra

Jagannath Temple, Rayagada

Similar
  
Jagannath Temple - Gunupur, Jagannath Temple - Dharakote, Maa Markama Temple, Jagannath Temple - Koraput, Aisanyesvara Siva Temple

Jagannath Temple, Rayagada, (known as Sradhha Shrikhetra) stands at the southern side of the town Rayagada. The temple was originally built more than 50 years back.

History

Lord Jagannath , Balabhadra and Subhadra are the main deities in the temple. The present structure of the temple, with a new look, has been built in 2007. The Gajapati Raja of Puri honoured the inaugural function of the new Temple on June 20, 2007. Rath yatra is the main festival of the deities.

The temple is at a distance of 110 kilometres (68 mi) from Sabara Shreekhetra Koraput.

References

Jagannath Temple, Rayagada Wikipedia