| This is how the
temple came to be built. King Indradyumna ruled in
Puri long, long ago. He performed a great sacrifice. God appeared in his dream, and said,
" In the morning go down to the sea. A big tree will come floating on the waves. From
the trunk of that tree, make an image of me and set it up in the temple for worship."
The tree came floating, as foretold. The king carved three
images out of the trunk. Then he built the great temple for the worship of these idols.
This temple has been famous from very ancient times. It is
open to all. Many festivals are held here. The best known festival is the Rathotsava or
chariot festival.
People from all parts of the country attend this festival
and see the image of Jagannath carried in procession. |
