Nestled along the historic Grand Road (Bada Danda) of Puri, directly opposite the Jagannath Temple and near Bagala Dharmasala, Hemantanatha Temple—popularly known as Patiarani Temple—stands as a remarkable symbol of royal devotion and Vaishnava heritage. Established in the early twentieth century by Maharani Hemanta Kumari Devi of the former Patiya Estate, the temple was inspired by her deep spiritual connection with Sri Jagannath during a visit to Puri in 1888. Dedicated to Sri Sri Radha-Krishna, this elegant shrine blends Gaudiya devotional traditions with beautiful temple architecture, preserving a unique chapter of Puri’s cultural and religious history. Though often overlooked amidst the bustling Grand Road, the temple continues to serve as a living center of worship and a lasting testament to the faith of a devoted queen.
Traditional Single Motifs and Border Designs in the 13th -Century Gopinath Dev Temple
The 13th-century Gopinath Dev Temple preserves a rich variety of ornamental carvings and traditional decorative patterns in its temple architecture. Among these are different forms of border designs and motifs […]
ଶବର ପ୍ରେମର ପ୍ରତୀକ – ଶାବର ଶ୍ରୀକ୍ଷେତ୍ର – ଶ୍ରୀ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର କୋରାପୁଟ
ଉତ୍କଳର ଆରାଧ ଦେବତା ମହାପ୍ରଭୁ ଶ୍ରୀ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥଙ୍କର ଶବର ପ୍ରେମର ପ୍ରତୀକ ସ୍ଵରୂପ କୋରାପୁଟରେ ଗଢ଼ି ଉଠିଛି ଶ୍ରୀ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର । ‘ଶାବର ଶ୍ରୀକ୍ଷେତ୍ର’ ଭାବରେ ପରିଚିତ ଏହି ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର ପରିସରରେ ଶ୍ରୀଜୀଉଙ୍କ ଆଦିପୂଜକ ସଉରାମାନଙ୍କ ଇଷ୍ଟଦେବ ମାଭାରତ୍ନମ୍’କ […]
Lord Alarnath of Brahmagiri
Shri Alarnath Temple at Brahmagiri is located on the left side of the road leading from Puri to Satapada in Brahmagiri town, situated 20 km from Puri town. The temple […]
Varaha Narayana Inside Jagannath Temple – Worship during Purosottam Masha
The Varaha Narayana Temple is located within the inner enclosure of Jagannath Temple, at plot no. 91. It stands near the sacred Kalpabata Tree and directly in front of the […]
Nrusingh Jayanti At Shri Jagannath Temple, Puri
Narasimha – Nrusingh Jayanti, which falls on Vaishakh Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi (April – May), holds great significance in the Jagannath tradition. On this day, Lord Jagannath at Puri is considered […]
The Significance of Lord Nrusingh in the Worship of Lord Jagannath: A Symbol of Protection and Divine Manifestation
In the vibrant tapestry of Hindu mythology and religious practices, the worship of Lord Jagannath stands as a beacon of spiritual devotion and cultural significance. Nestled within the sacred precincts […]
Yameswar ( Jambeswar ) Temple
Jameswar Temple is known as “Jamanik Titha”. The presiding deity of the temple Lord Shiva is considered as an incarnation of Judhisthir the eldest among Pandavas. Jameswar mahadev is the […]
Bedi Hanuman Temple
Bedi Hanuman Temple, popularly known as Daria Mahavir, is located on the left side of Chakratirtha Road, along the route from Subash Bose Chowk to Penthakata in Puri. This living […]
The Divine Presence of Hanuman in Srikshetra
Goswami Tulsidas, who was blessed with the divine vision of Lord Shri Ram, composed the Hanuman Chalisa, in which he wrote that by remembering Hanuman, even the most ignorant, desire-bound […]
Goddess Charchika
In the sacred city of Puri, near the administrative office of the Jagannath Temple, on the northern side along the Grand Road (Bada Danda), stands a small yet significant shrine […]
Ramesvara Siva Temple Haripur Pipili Puri
The temple is located on the right bank of the river Daya and situated on the left side of S.E. Railway and also on the left side of the road […]