Shree Jagannath Temple is located in the coastal town of Puri, Odisha. It is a sacred Vaishnavite pilgrimage site, part of the Char Dham Yatra. It is dedicated to Lord Jagannath (Lord Vishnu), Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra. If you’re planning a visit, this guide covers Jagannath Temple Puri timings for darshan, pooja, aarti, and sevas to ensure a blissful pilgrimage.
Jagannath Temple Puri Darshan Timings:
- Regular Days:
- Morning: 5:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
- Evening: 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
- Festival Days (Rath Yatra, Snana Yatra, Navakalebara):
- Extended hours: 4:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
- Closed: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for cleaning.
Darshan is Free for everyone. During Rath Yatra (June-July), over 1 million devotees visit, so arrive by 4:30 AM to avoid 3-4 hour queues. No online darshan booking.
Pooja Timings:
- Dwarpitha: 5:00 AM (gate opening).
- Abakash: 6:00 AM (deity cleansing).
- Gopala Ballava Puja: 9:00 AM (breakfast offering: popcorn, coconut sweets).
- Sakala Dhupa: 10:00 AM (morning meal).
- Madhyanha Dhupa: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (noon meal).
- Sandhya Dhupa: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (evening meal).
Special poojas like Chitalagi Amavasya (₹1000, golden attire) shine during Snana Yatra (June).
Aarti Timings:
- Mangala Aarti: 5:30 AM.
- Sandhya Aarti: 5:30 PM.
- Pahuda Aarti: 9:00 PM.
The Mangala Aarti at 5:30 AM, is a must-see, arrive by 5:15 AM. During Rath Yatra, extra aartis at 4:00 AM.
Seva Timings and Offerings:
- Mahaprasadam Seva: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
- Chandana Lagi Seva: 8:30 PM.
- Bada Shringara Seva: 9:30 PM.
- Annaprasadam Seva: 11:00 AM.
Book at temple counters or Contact +91-67522-22002 for bhandara seva. Mahaprasadam feeds 50,000+ during Navakalebara.
How to Reach Jagannath Temple Puri:
- By Road: 2.5 km from Puri Bus Stand.
- By Train: Puri Railway Station (3 km).
- By Air: Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar (60 km).
Travel Tips:
- Dress Code: Men: Dhoti/kurta (no jeans). Women: Saree/salwar (no skirts).
- Best Time: Oct-Mar (20-25°C). Avoid Jun-Sep (monsoons).
- Note: No mobiles/cameras inside. Use free shoe stands at Lion’s Gate.