Jagannath Temple, Ranchi

Jagannath Temple in Ranchi, India is a 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][4]

An early nineteenth century photograph of the Jagannath temple of Ranchi
This article is about Jagannath Temple, Ranchi. For other Jagannath Temple, see Jagannath Temple (disambiguation).

Jagannath Temple, Ranchi
जगन्नाथ मंदिर
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Jagannath Temple, Ranchi
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictRanchi
DeityLord Jagannath
FestivalsRath Yatra
Location
LocationRanchi
StateJharkhand
CountryIndia
Jagannath Temple, Ranchi is located in Jharkhand
Jagannath Temple, Ranchi
Location in Jharkhand
Jagannath Temple, Ranchi is located in India
Jagannath Temple, Ranchi
Jagannath Temple, Ranchi (India)
Geographic coordinates23°19′1″N 85°16′54″E
Architecture
CreatorAni Nath Shahdeo
Completed1691

Similar to the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, this temple is built in the same architectural style, although smaller, and similar to the Rath Yatra in Puri, an annual fair cum 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]

Jagannath Temple

The temple collapsed on 6 August 1990 and was reconstructed on 8 February 1992.[5]

References
  1. "Jagannath Temple (Ranchi)". Jharkhand Samachar. 20 May 2010. Archived from the original on 9 January 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
  2. "400 stalls to offer rich fare at Rath Mela". The Times of India.
  3. "Jharkhand". Envis Centre on Ecotourism, Govt of India. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
  4. "Jagannath Temple, Ranchi". Retrieved 7 March 2012.
  5. "Jagannath Temple, Ranchi". Rediff.com. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
  6. "About Jagannath Temple". Home > Jharkhand > Ranchi > Ranchi Attractions. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
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