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Jagannath Temple at Puri(Orissa)

Deities: Jagannath, Subhadra, Balabhadra

Puri is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in Orissa and in India. The Jagannath Temple, known as the White Pagoda dates back to the 12th century. It is situated in a huge complex, and the 200 feet high temple dominates the Puri skyline.Puri is famous for its chariot festival or the rath yatra which attracts thousands of pilgrims. Puri is a great center of Vaishnavism.

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