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Jagannath Temple Architecture The walls of Jagannath Temple are white washed and the sloping roof has red clay tiles. The Sreekovil (Main Sanctum) has no windows and only the priests are allowed to enter inside. There are beautiful wood carvings on the ceilings of the temple. The temple is constructed in Kerala architectural style. There is a well near the temple used exclusively for pooja and rituals. There is a beautiful pond on the premises with steps cut on all sides for people to enter the water safely. In the middle of the pond is a lovely fountain with four elephant heads. Major Festivals Celebrated at Jagannath Temple The annual temple festival starts on the Punartham day in the month of Kumbham. The Jagannath temple festival lasts eight days. The cultural programs are famous, with fireworks attracting a huge crowd. The Rath Yatra festival is celebrated on the occasion of the full moon during the month of Jyestha according to the Hindu Calendar. i.e. (May-June). On the day of the Rath Yatra, the idols of the Gods are brought out & placed in their particular chariots, which are kept near Singhadwar. The idols of Sudarshana, Balabhadra, followed by Subhadra & Jagannath are taken to chariots in a customary ceremony. At night, the idols return to their in the Temple in a procession & are placed in a place known Anasarapindi. They are unexposed to the general public view for 15 days. In this time, the helpers (Sevaks) of a specific group called as 'Daitapatis' perform certain secret customs and rituals to the Gods. Before the day of Rath Yatra, the Gods give 'Darshan' to hundreds & thousands of keen devotees. This 'Darshan', is termed as 'Navajouvan Darshan'. The event is also known as Ghosha Yatra and the Gundicha Yatra.

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