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    Shree Gundicha Temple - Gods on Holiday!

    Puri, Odisha, India

    9/10
    Best time: June-to-July
    2 hours

    Imagine a vacation home for gods! Shree Gundicha Temple, or Janakpur, welcomes Lord Jagannath annually. Experience this unique Odisha temple during Rath Yatra! A must see tourist place in India.

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    Hinduism
    Pilgrimage
    Rath-Yatra
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    Top Activities in Shree Gundicha Temple

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      Experience The Spiritual Atmosphere

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      Explore The Temple Architecture

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      Seek Blessings From The Deities

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      Visit During The Sand Art Festival

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      Witness The Rath Yatra Procession

    Detailed Information

    Best Time to Visit

    June-to-July

    When to visit place on the day

    All-Day

    Approximate expense

    ₹500 per person

    History

    Gundicha Ghar Temple's history is intertwined with the Jagannath Temple. Built in the 16th century during the reign of King Prataprudra Deva, it is believed to be on the site of a garden house belonging to Gundicha, the queen of Indradyumna, the legendary builder of the Jagannath Temple. The temple's significance lies in its association with the Rath Yatra, a centuries-old tradition. The annual journey of the deities to Gundicha Ghar symbolizes their visit to their aunt's home. The temple has undergone renovations and expansions over the centuries, but its core purpose and sanctity remain unchanged.

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    SURYA SONI

    12/13/2024

    🙏🏻 Jai Jagannath 🙏🏻 Gundicha Temple, Puri Gundicha Temple, also known as Gundicha Ghar, is a significant Hindu temple located in Puri, Odisha, India. It's dedicated to Lord Jagannath's aunt, Gundicha. Key Facts: - Location: Puri, Odisha, India - Deity: Gundicha (Lord Jagannath's aunt) - Best Time to Visit: June-July (Rath Yatra festival) - Attractions: Beautiful architecture, Intricate carvings, Rath Yatra festival celebrations, Serene surroundings History and Architecture: - Built in 16th century by Queen Gundicha, wife of King Gajapati - Kalinga style architecture - 80-pillared hall - Beautifully crafted doors and windows Rath Yatra Festival: - Lord Jagannath's idol is brought to Gundicha Temple - 9-day festival celebrates Lord Jagannath's journey How to Reach: - By Air: Bhubaneswar Airport (60 km) - By Train: Puri Railway Station (2 km) - By Road: Regular bus services from Bhubaneswar and nearby cities - Puri Bus tand (200 Meters) Tips: - Visit during Rath Yatra festival - Before and After Rath Yatra the Temple is closed. - Respect temple rules and traditions - Hire a guide for historical insights

    Yatra With Surya
    Yatra With Surya

    Yatra With Surya

    12/13/2024

    The Birth Place of Lord Jagannath, Subhadra and Balbhadra and Sudarshan, This temple opens only during rath yatra when Lord Jagannath and siblings come here for 9days to meet Dharam Mother Maa Gundicha, During Rath Yatra Festival Millions of Devotees have blissful Darshan of all three gods and this Divine Darshan gives surety of Moksha to each and very Devotees who have full faith on Lord Jagannath, but before having Darshan here you have to take Snan in a holy kund called Raja Inderdyum Tank which Is just 800m away from Gundicha Temple. This is why we believed This Place The Most Divine Place of all time. (Note: this Temple opens only during Rath Yatra and still if you want to have Darshan of Maa Gundicha and Raja Inderdyum so visit at Inderdyum Tank) I Hope You Liked the Information, Do Follow for More

    Subhadeep Ghosh
    Subhadeep Ghosh

    Subhadeep Ghosh

    12/13/2024

    Beautiful architecture, Intricate carvings, Rath Yatra festival celebrations, Serene surroundings. Built in 16th century by Queen Gundicha, wife of King Gajapati. Kalinga style architecture. 80-pillared hall. Beautifully crafted doors and windows Rath Yatra Festival: Lord Jagannath's idol is brought to Gundicha Temple. 9-day festival celebrates Lord Jagannath's journey

    prasanth P
    prasanth P

    prasanth P

    12/13/2024

    Hey hi guys, This is Prasanth Gupta (Instagram I'd:- @Solo_travelleer ). As a part of my travel dairy related to devotional and historical places. It was located in the puri nearby Puri shree jagannath Mandir. This particular temple was opened during the Rath Yatra time in the Puri. During the Shree jagannath rath yatra the God and goddess will spend 9 days here inside the temple. The temple timings were morning 06:00 am to night at 21:00 pm. This temple has its separate history which connects to Jaganath.

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