Dharakote Jagannath Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Ganjam |
Deity | Jagannath Balabhadra Subhadra |
Festivals | Rath Yatra |
Location | |
Location | Dharakote |
State | Odisha |
Country | India |
Dharakote Jagannath Temple (Odia: ଧରାକୋଟ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର) is a Jagannath temple located in Dharakote of Ganjam district in the Indian state of Odisha.
The temple is built in contemporary Kalinga architecture, similar to the Jagannath Temple, Puri. It is known among locals for its Ekadasi Cart festival.[1]
The foundation was laid by Raja Jai Singh in 1732 and was completed by Raja Madan Mohan Singh Deo of Dharakote Zamindari.[citation needed]
Dharakote is located 23 km from Surada, 12 km from Asika and 55 km from Brahmapur in NH-59.[2]