Situated in the northern coast of Orissa, The Jagannath Temple in Puri is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath and is famous for its annual Ratha yatra which is attended by millions of Hindu pilgrims every year.
It was built by Raja Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva in the 12th century. The temple complex is one of the magnificent structures of India as it is housed with 120 shrines and temples and encompassed by a soaring fortified wall.
The Mahaprasad served in the temple is a pure vegetarian meal cooked without using onion and garlic. It is believed that food is prepared under the scrutiny of Goddess Mahalakshmi and those who have it attains spiritual advancement.
