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Jagannath

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Also known as: Jagannātha, Puruṣottama, Dāru Brahma, Kāḷiyā

About

The presiding deity of the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. A form of Vishnu/Krishna depicted with distinctive stylized forms: Jagannath (dark), Balabhadra (white), and Subhadra (yellow). Associated with the Rath Yatra festival where deities are drawn on massive chariots. Represents universal lordship and inclusivity.

Attributes

Universal lordshipInclusivityChariot festivalTribal originsVishnu form

Symbols

ChariotDisc-shaped eyesStump armsMahaprasadWooden deity
Consort
Lakshmi (as Subhadra or Lakshmi)
Vahana (Mount)
Garuda

Associated Mantras

Om Jagannāthāya Namaḥ
Jagannath Ashtakam
Jagannath Stotram
Gita Govinda

Festivals

Ratha Yatra (Rath Yatra)Snana YatraNiladri BijeNavaratri

Scriptures

PuranasSkanda Purana (Utkala Khanda)Gita Govinda

Regions Worshipped

PuriOdishaPan-India

Iconography

Stylized wooden forms: Jagannath (dark, circular eyes, no arms), Balabhadra (white, circular eyes, no arms), Subhadra (yellow). Carved from sacred neem wood (daru). Replaced every 12-19 years.