The cult of Jagannath is meant for universal brotherhood, love, tolerance, equality and fraternity. It is the lifeline of Odishan culture. Shri Jagannath or the Lord of the Universe is the supreme solace and saviour of countless devotees around the world. Since time immemorial, his monumental and magnificent Shrine at Shri Purusottam Kshetra (Puri) is amongst the four major Dhamas of India and has been regarded as a most sacred destination for pilgrimage symbolising and uploading one of the greatest spiritual and cultural heritages of the world.
Nilachala is the abode of Lord Jagannath. Out of the four famous holy lands (Dhama) of India, the other three are meant for particular sects. Badrika Dhama in Uttarakhand is famous for the worshipers of Vishnu. Dwarika Dhama in Gujarat is meant for the devotees of Krishna, Rameswar in Tamil Nadu is the holy place for Siva worshipers. But Nilachala Dhama Odisha is the culmination point of all sects where Jagannath symbolises beauty of divinity and portrays a symbol of unity in diversity.
The immortal saga depicts about the holy Triad of the Jagannath Temple – Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra.
Nilachala is the abode of Lord Jagannath. Out of the four famous holy lands (Dhama) of India, the other three are meant for particular sects. Badrika Dhama in Uttarakhand is famous for the worshipers of Vishnu. Dwarika Dhama in Gujarat is meant for the devotees of Krishna, Rameswar in Tamil Nadu is the holy place for Siva worshipers. But Nilachala Dhama Odisha is the culmination point of all sects where Jagannath symbolises beauty of divinity and portrays a symbol of unity in diversity.
The immortal saga depicts about the holy Triad of the Jagannath Temple – Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra.
