Jagannath Temple Puri: Top 10 Mysterious Facts and Religious Beliefs

1- Jagannath Temple Flag: The flag on top of Jagannath temple in Puri is believed to fly in the opposite direction of the wind.

2- Shri Krishna's Heart: Religious belief as Bhagwan Jagannath Idol and every 12 years it placed in new Jagannath Idol in sacred ceremony.

3- Architecture of Jagannath Temple: The Jagannath Temple architecture in Puri is such that it does not cast any shadow.

4- Architecture of Jagannath Temple: The Jagannath Temple architecture in Puri is such that it does not cast any shadow.

5- Sudarshan Chakra Positioning: Call it engineering mystery, you can feel that Sudharshan chakra always faces you.

6- Singhadwara - Lion's Gates: The main entrance to the temple is opposite to seabeach but once you enter Singhadwara, you will no longer hear the sound of waves.

7- Wind Blowing from Sea Beach: Normally during daytime, the wind from sea comes to the land, whereas the wind from the land blows toward sea at evening.

8- Patitapaban Bana- Flag:A priest climbs atop the big temple structure to change the flag daily. If ritual is missed, the temple will shut of 18 years.

9- Mahaprasad: Everyday over 2,00,000 devotees visit Jagannath Temple, but the Mahaprasad always remains sufficient for all.

10- Puri Rath Yatra: Car Festival, also known as Puri Rath Yatra, is a world-famous religious festival that is observed every year in Puri.