240-Year-Old Jagannath Temple in Maharajganj: A Sacred Heritage

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News18•06-02-2026, 13:18
240-Year-Old Jagannath Temple in Maharajganj: A Sacred Heritage
- •Maharajganj's Barhada Mahant hosts a 240-year-old Jagannath Temple, a significant religious and historical site.
- •Established around 1786, it's a center of faith for Sanatan Dharma devotees and a district heritage.
- •The temple originated when Puri saints, led by Vaishnav Ramanuj Das, had a vision to install Lord Jagannath's idol here.
- •The King of Nepal provided crucial support for the temple's establishment after the saints' vision.
- •Worship follows Jagannath Puri Temple traditions, with Julootsav being a major religious event.
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