FAQs

 

Q-1         Which deities are worshiped at Jagannath Temple, Puri ?

Ans.         Lord Jagannath (the younger brother)

               Lord Balabhadra (the elder brother)

               Lord Subhadra (the sister)

               Chakra Sudershan

               Bhudebi

               Sridevi

               Madhaba

 

Q-2          When does annual Rath Yatra festival take place ?

Ans.           Gundicha yatra on second day of bright fortnight of the month of Asadha and Bahuda Yatra on tenth day of bright fortnight of the month of Asadha.

Q-3          What are the names of three Raths (Chariots) belonging to 3 deities ?

Ans.           Lord Jagannath    -  Nandighosa.

                   Lord Balabhadra  -  Taladhwaja,

                   Godess Subhadra -  Darpadalana

 

Q-4          How many days the Gods stay at Gundicha Temple during Rath Yatra ?

Ans.           For 9 days.

 

Q-5         Whether people from all the religion are allowed inside the temple ?

Ans.          No. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple.

 

Q-6         Whether darshan is possible/allowed throughout the year ?

Ans.          No. On the full moon day of Jyesta, the snana yatra of the gods take place. After this the Gods fall ill. So darshan is not possible for 15 days.