JAGANNATH TEMPLE

The Jagannath temple is part of the Char Dham, with the temples of Badrinath, Rameshwaram and Dwarka, the 4 sacred sites that every Hindu must visit at least once in his life. Dating from the ^12th century, it is dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Vishnu. The statues of the deities that adorn the temple are made of stone or metal, except the one of Jagannath which is carved in sacred wood.

Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the temple, but it can be seen from the outside, especially from the roof of the adjacent library.