Jagannath Temple is a Hindu temple in Ranchi, India's 17th-century temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath. It was built by king of Barkagarh Jagannathpur Thakur Ani Nath Shahdeo, in 1691. Completed on 25 December 1691,[1][2] it is located about 10 km from the main town. The temple is on top of a small hillock.[3] Similar to the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, this temple is built in the same architectural style, although it is smaller.[4]
| Jagannath Temple, Ranchi | |
|---|---|
 Jagannath Temple, Ranchi | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Ranchi |
| Deity | Lord Jagannath |
| Festivals | Rath Yatra |
| Location | |
| Location | Ranchi |
| State | Jharkhand |
| Country | India |
  Location in Jharkhand  Jagannath Temple, Ranchi (India) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 23°19′1″N 85°16′54″E / 23.31694°N 85.28167°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Ani Nath Shahdeo |
| Completed | 1691 |
Similar to the Rath Yatra in Puri, an annual fair and rath yatra is held at this temple in the month of Aashaadha, attracting thousands of tribal and non-tribal devotees[3] not only from Ranchi but also from neighbouring villages and towns and is celebrated with much pomp and vigor.[4][5]
Built on a hilltop, most visitors climb the stairs or take a vehicle. The temple was desecrated and vandalized by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the year 1691.[6]
The temple collapsed on 6 August 1990 and was reconstructed on 8 February 1992.[5]
References
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- ^ "400 stalls to offer rich fare at Rath Mela". The Times of India.
- ^ a b "Jharkhand". Envis Centre on Ecotourism, Govt of India. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
- ^ a b "Jagannath Temple, Ranchi". Retrieved 7 March 2012.
- ^ a b "Jagannath Temple, Ranchi". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
- ^ "About Jagannath Temple". Home > Jharkhand > Ranchi > Ranchi Attractions. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
