Puri's iconic Jagannath Temple is dedicated to the Hindu God Jagannath, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. Counted among the Char Dham temples of India, its towering spires dominate the skyline.

Dhanu Sankranti or Dhanu Sankraman is an auspicious day as per Hindu mythology ... to Lord Jagannath. The festival of Makar Sankranti signifies the end of Dhanur Mas. This day, as all other Sankranti, ...