Jagannath Temple, Nayagarh

Jagannath Temple in Nayagarh is a Hindu shrine with classical Indian architecture featuring a pyramid-shaped main sanctuary and connected prayer halls. The complex includes several smaller shrines and sacred water bodies for visitors.

A ruler commissioned this temple complex around 1800 and brought together an older shrine with this new site. The grounds were substantially renewed in the second half of the 20th century.

The temple holds a special form of Jagannath that was brought here from another shrine and receives daily worship from devotees. These regular offerings shape the spiritual life of the place today.

The shrine is open to visitors who wish to participate in religious ceremonies or explore the temple, with the best time being morning or early afternoon. Visitors should dress modestly and remove their shoes before entering sacred areas.

The original shrine's building stones came from a crumbling fort of a regional ruler, which remains visible elsewhere in the area. These stones link the temple to an older chapter of the region's story.

GPS coordinates: 20.13173,85.09237

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07