Location: Basanta Rd, Balagandi, Puri, Odisha 752001, India
Estimated Visiting Time: 1 to 2 hours
Phone number not available
Located in the temple town of Puri in the state of Odisha, India, Gundicha Temple, is a Hindu temple. Being the destination of the celebrated annual Rath Yatra of Puri, it is momentous. The temple is occupied by images of the deities of Jagannath, while it remains vacant most of the year, during the annual Rath Yatra festival, his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra for seven complete days.
Vimana, Jagamohana, Nata-Mandapa, and Bhoga-Mandapa are the four components of the complex. Vimana is the tower structure containing the sanctum, Jagmohona is the assembly hall, the festival hall is called Nata-Mandapa, and the hall of offerings is called Bhoga-Mandapa. A kitchen is also there which is connected by a small roadway. The temple is also known as “God’s Summer garden Retreat” or Garden house of Jagannath, as set within the garden. Along with the garden, the entire complex is surrounded by a wall.
The Gundicha temple which is known as the Garden House of Jagannath stands in the center of a beautiful garden, encompassed by compound walls on all sides. From the Shrimandira, the main temple of Jagannath lies at a distance of about 3 kilometers. At the two ends of the Bada Danda, which is the pathway for the Rath Yatra, the two temples are situated. A plain raised platform 4 feet high and 19 feet long is featured by the sanctum which is made of chlorite named Ratnavedi. It is the holy place where during the festivals, the deities are placed. There are two gates to the temple. The main one is the western gate. During the Ratha Yatra, the deities enter the temple through this gate. For the departure of the deities another gate, named Nakachana gate is used. The temple remains empty the rest of the year, except for the 9-day Rath Yatra when Jagannath is worshipped in Gundicha temple.
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
There is no entry fee at the temple
Situated close to Bhubaneswar, Puri has great air, road, and rail connectivity. From most major parts of India, puri itself is accessible by road and rail.
By Air: The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubaneshwar which is nearly 56 km from the heart of Puri city. The airport is very well linked to the major cities of Delhi and Mumbai. Through Delhi or Kolkata, International travelers need to get connections.
By Train: A major railway junction is placed in Puri. From many cities in India, including Bhubaneswar, New Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata, regular direct train services are available.
By Road: Through well-constructed roads, Puri is connected with the neighboring cities. To travel to Puri, buses are considered to be the main option as the bus stand near the Gundicha Temple. By bus one can reach Bhubaneshwar and Cuttack in 15 minutes.
As it is a religious place you must maintain your courtesy.
Ans: Yes, the place is safe to visit.
Ans: no, Photography is not allowed here.
Ans: you may visit the temple anytime throughout the year.
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