JAGANNATH TEMPLE
Temple dedicated to Jagannath, part of the Char Dham and adorned with statues of deities in stone or metal, to be visited by Hindus
The Jagannath temple is part of the Char Dham, with the temples of Badrinath, Rameshwaram and Dwarka, the 4 sacred sites that every Hindu must visit at least once in his life. Dating from the 12th century, it is dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Vishnu. The statues of the deities that adorn the temple are made of stone or metal, except the one of Jagannath which is carved in sacred wood.
Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the temple, but it can be seen from the outside, especially from the roof of the adjacent library.
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