Jagannath Temple
Alwar, India
Also known as: ಜಗನ್ನಾಥ್ ದೇವಾಲಯ ಅಲ್ವಾರ್
Jagannath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and located in Alwar, India. The temple's presiding deity is anthropomorphic form of Lord Jagannath of Puri, while other two deities are SitaramJi, the Shaligram maharaj and JankiJi, the goddess Laxmi. The temple is built several meters above the ground in old part of the city. It has awe inspiring medieval architecture and rare floral motifs adorn its walls and pillars. The Garbhagriha has two deities of Lord Jagannath, one is movable while other is fixed. It is probably the only temple where two deities of one presiding Lord reside simultaneously.[1]
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Key facts
| Location | Alwar, India |
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| Status | Active |
Sources
- Jagannath Temple, Alwar - Wikipedia — Wikipedia
- Wikidata Q6122158 — Wikidata