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As per temple records, King Indradyumna of Avanti built the main temple of Jagannath at Puri. [2] The present temple was rebuilt from the eleventh century onwards, on the site of the pre-existing temples in the compound, but not the main Jagannath temple, and begun by Anantavarman Chodaganga, the first king of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. [3]
English: Sri Jagannath Temple, Puri is a world famous monument. It is abode of Lord Jagannath, along with his sister Subhadra and elder brother Balabhadra. Puri,where Sri Jagannath Temple is situated is one of the four ' Dham ' of India.
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Balarama, Subhadra and Jagannath in the temple at Puri, with many human and sacred figures, buildings and animals. Oil painting by a painter of Puri, Orissa, ca. 1880/1910. Iconographic Collections
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Jagannath is venerated as Bhairava or Shiva, the consort of the goddess Vimala, by Shaivites and Shakta sects. [10] The priests of Jagannath Temple at Puri belong to the Shakta sect, although the Vaishnava sect's influence predominates. [57] As part of the triad, Balabhadra is also considered to be Shiva and Subhadra, a manifestation of Durga. [58]
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