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Hindu temple · Puri, Odisha

Jagannath Temple, Puri

Jagannath, with Balabhadra and Subhadra; one of the Char Dham.

Best monthsOct-Mar
BusiestRath Yatra (June-July) and Snana Purnima
Nearest airportBhubaneswar (BBI)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

The 12th-century temple and its Rath Yatra, when the deities ride huge chariots through Puri, are among the great sights of India. Its kitchen is one of the largest in the world.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Bhubaneswar (BBI), about 49 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Puri railway station (PURI), about 2 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Puri and Konark guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Phones, cameras and leather are not allowed.
  • Eat mahaprasad at the Ananda Bazaar inside.

Visiting from abroad?

Non-Hindus are not allowed inside; the roof of the Raghunandan Library opposite gives a view. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Part of

The original Char Dham

Other shrines nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is Jagannath Temple, Puri?
Jagannath Temple, Puri is in Puri, Odisha.
How do I reach Jagannath Temple, Puri?
The nearest airport on our list is Bhubaneswar (BBI), about 49 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Puri railway station, about 2 km away.
What is the best time to visit Jagannath Temple, Puri?
Oct-Mar is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Rath Yatra (June-July) and Snana Purnima.
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Jagannath Temple, Puri?
Non-Hindus are not allowed inside; the roof of the Raghunandan Library opposite gives a view.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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