Jayadev describe in Gita-Govinda Buddha as Jagannatha which reflected in the temple sculptural description of Jagannath Temple Puri and Madhava temple at Madhav in Prachi valley. Budha is regarded as the 9th incarnation of Bishnu ( Lord Jagannath ).
Pranipatya Jagannatham Sarvajina Vararchitam.
Sarva Buddha Mayam Siddhi Vyapinam
Gaganopamam
In Jagannatha cult, to get Salvation from this illusory world, one should take refuse at the feet of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. The Triad of Jagannatha is recognized as Buddhists triad of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
It is belived that during the time of Navakalevara ceremony of Lord Jagannatha, the soul i.e. the tooth relic is transfered to new wooden image amidst esoteric practices.
Keshava dhrta Buddha Sarira
Jaya Jagadish Hare
Jaya Jagadish Hare
Jaya Jagadish Hareeeeyy
