The Puri Jagannath Temple is special for its annual chariot festival, its tribal roots and inclusive worship, its unique architectural features like the flag that flies in the opposite direction of the wind, the burial site for wooden idols, and the daily offering of Mahaprasad. It is also a significant pilgrimage site and one of the four Char Dham sites, holding Lord Jagannath's manifestation as the Lord of the Universe.
The Puri Jagannath Temple is special for its annual chariot festival, its tribal roots and inclusive worship, its unique architectural features like the flag that flies in the opposite direction of the wind, the burial site for wooden idols, and the daily offering of Mahaprasad. It is also a significant pilgrimage site and one of the four Char Dham sites, holding Lord Jagannath's manifestation as the Lord of the Universe.
