Jagannath Temple, Ranchi Explained

Jagannath Temple, Ranchi
Map Type:India Jharkhand#India
Coordinates:23.3169°N 85.2817°W
Native Name:जगन्नाथ मंदिर
Country:India
State:Jharkhand
District:Ranchi
Location:Ranchi
Deity:Lord Jagannath
Festivals:Rath Yatra
Year Completed:1691
Creator:Ani Nath Shahdeo

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] Similar to the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, this temple is built in the same architectural style, although it is smaller. 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]

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.[5]

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

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Notes and References

  1. News: Jagannath Temple (Ranchi). 7 March 2012. Jharkhand Samachar. 20 May 2010. 9 January 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130109020504/http://jharkhandsamachar.com/tourism/religeous-places/jagannath-temple-ranchi/. dead.
  2. News: 400 stalls to offer rich fare at Rath Mela. The Times of India.
  3. Web site: Jharkhand . Envis Centre on Ecotourism, Govt of India . 7 March 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120207172820/http://scstsenvis.nic.in/envis/new_page_44.htm . 7 February 2012 . dmy-all.
  4. Web site: Jagannath Temple, Ranchi. 7 March 2012.
  5. Web site: About Jagannath Temple. Home > Jharkhand > Ranchi > Ranchi Attractions. 7 March 2012.
  6. Web site: Jagannath Temple, Ranchi. Rediff.com. 7 March 2012.