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Explore the Top Monuments & Temples in Odisha Jagannath Temple was constructed by King Chodaganga. The king started the development and Jaga Mohan or the auditorium and Vimana or chariot of the temple were constructed during his reign. Later Anangabhima Deva completed the development of the temple in 1174AD. Legend Regarding Jagannath Temple A legend says that Indradyumna was a king who worshipped Lord Vishnu considerably. Once the king was informed that Lord Vishnu has are available the shape of Nila Madhava therefore the king sent a priest named Vidyapati to look for him.  While traveling, Vidyapati reached an area where Sabaras were residing. Vishvavasu was the local chief who invited Vidyapati to measure with him. Vishvavasu had a daughter named Lalita and Vidyapati married her after some time.  Vidyapati noticed that when his father-in-law returns, his body had an honest smell of sandalwood, camphor, and musk.  On asking his wife, she told him about the worship of Nila Madhava by her father. Vidyapati asked his father-in-law to require him to Nila Madhava.  Visvavasu blindfolded him and took him to the cave. Vidyapati took with him seeds of mustard which he dropped on the way so on remember the route to the cave. Vidyapati informed the king so he came to the place but, to his disappointment, the deity disappeared.  so as to ascertain the deity, he observed fast unto death on Mount Neela. Once he heard a voice saying that he will see the deity so he sacrificed a horse and built a temple and Narada installed the idol of Sri Narsimha within the temple. One night he slept and saw Lord Jagannath in his dream. He also heard a voice telling him a few fragrant trees and ordered him to form idols from it.  therefore the king made the idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. alongside it, he also made the Sudarshan Chakra. Then the king prayed to Lord Brahma to go to the temple and therefore the deities. Lord Brahma was very happy when he saw the temple asked a few desires which he (Lord Brahma) can fulfill.  The king asked that there shall be no issues in his life and he should be the last one from his family. He also asked that if anybody is left in his family, then he should work for the temple and not the society. Invasions on the Temple The temple was invaded by many rulers and therefore the count goes to eighteen. The temple was plundered and looted due to enormous wealth present in it.  thanks to these attacks, the idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra were transferred to varied places so as to save lots of them. First Invasion − it had been done by Raktavahu within the 9th century. The second Invasion − it had been done by Illias Shah who was the Sultan of Bengal. The third Invasion − it had been done by Feroze Shah Tughlaq in 1360. The fourth Invasion − it had been done by Ismail Ghazi who was the commander of Allauddin Hussain Shah, Sultan of Bengal. The invasion was wiped out in 1509. The fifth Invasion − it had been done by Kalapahara in 1568AD. The sixth Invasion − it had been done by Suleman and Osman. Suleman was the son of Kuthu Shah whereas Osman was the son of Isha, the ruler of Odisha. The seventh Invasion − it had been done by Mirza Khurrum, the commander of Islam Khan. Islam Khan was the Nawab of Bengal. The invasion was wiped out 1601AD. The eighth Invasion − it had been done by Hasim Khan in 1608AD. Hasim Khan was the Subedar of Odisha. Ninth Invasion − it had been done by Kesodasmaru who was a jagirdar and a Hindu Rajput. The tenth Invasion − it had been done by Kalyan Malla, son of Raja Todar Mal. it had been wiped out 1611AD. The eleventh Invasion − it had been also done by Kalyan Malla in 1612. Twelfth Invasion − it had been done by Mukarram Khan in 1617AD. The thirteenth Invasion − it had been done by Mirza Ahmad Beg who was the nephew of Nurjahan, wife of Jahangir. The fourteenth Invasion − it had been done by Amir Mutaquad Khan in 1641AD. The fifteenth Invasion − it had been done by Amir Fateh Khan in 1647AD. Sixteenth Invasion − it had been done by Ekram Khan, the Nawab of Odisha. The invasion was launched in 1699. Seventeenth Invasion − it had been done by Muhammad Taqi Khan in 1731. The eighteenth Invasion − it had been done by the followers of Alekh religion in 1881. Jagannath Temple - Architecture Jagannath Temple may be a very big temple and covers a neighborhood of 37000m2. the peak of the outer wall is 6.1m.  This outer wall surrounds the entire temple and is understood as Meghananda Pachauri. the most portion of the temple is additionally surrounded by a wall referred to as Kurma Bheda. The temple was built on the idea of Odia architecture and has around 120 temples and shrines inside. the most temple has a curvilinear shape with the chakra of Lord Vishnu on the highest. This chakra is additionally referred to as Nila Chakra. The tower of the temple has a peak of 65m. Nila Chakra Nila Chakra is found on the highest of the temple and a special flag, each named Patita Pavana, is hoisted on the chakra daily.  The chakra has eight spokes called Navagunjaras. The chakra was made by an alloy of eight metals also referred to as Ashtadhatu. The circumference of the chakra is 11m and height is 3.5m. Singhdwara There are four gates to enter the temple and one among them is Singhdwara which may be a Sanskrit word which suggests Lion Gate.  There are statues of two lions one on all sides of the gate. People can enter the temple through the staircase of twenty-two steps which is understood as Baisi Pahacha. There is a picture of Lord Jagannath which is painted on the proper side of the doorway and is understood as Patitapavana. This image was made for untouchables who were allowed to wish to the image of the lord from outside but cannot enter the temple. Arun Stambha Arun Stambh is situated ahead of the Singdwara. The pillar is sixteen-sided and is monolithic. Idol of Arun are often found here who drives the chariot of Sun god.  Arun Stambh was previously located at Konark temple but was brought here by Guru Brahamachari Gosain. Hathidwara, Vyaghradwara, and Ashwadwara Hathidwara, Vyaghradwara, and Ashwadwara are the three other entrances from where people can enter the temple.  Hathidwara is additionally referred to as elephant gate, Vyaghradwara as tiger gate, and Ashwadwara as horse gate.  The gates are named so as they're guarded by elephant, tiger, and horse respectively. Vimala Temple There are many minor temples within the precincts of Jagannath Temple and Vimala temple is one among them. Hindu mythology says that the feet of Goddess Sati has fallen on the spot where the temple is made .  The food offered to Lord Jagannath is additionally offered to goddess Vimala then it's called Mahaprasad. Mahalaxmi Temple Many rituals are performed in Jagannath temple and therefore the Mahalaxmi Temple plays a crucial role because preparation of the food to be offered to Lord Jagannath is supervised by Mahalaxmi. The food is understood as Naivedya. Mukti Mandapa Mukti Mandapa may be a platform made with granite and its height is five feet. The square-shaped mandapa covers a neighborhood of 900 square feet.  The roof of the mandapa is supported by twelve pillars out of which four are inbuilt the center . The roof is 13 feet high while the peak of every pillar is 8 feet. Idols of the many gods and goddesses are installed here. Dola Mandapa Dola Mandapa is employed to form a swing on which idol of Dologobinda is placed. The swing is formed during the annual Dol yatra. The mandapa is carved by using Torana and it's an equivalent arch on which the swing is hanged. For More Details, please visit -  https://www.odishahospitality.com/

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