Alarnath Temple, Brahmagiri
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A Vishnu temple in Brahmagiri where devotees come to worship during the fortnight Jagannath spends “recuperating” behind closed doors after the Snana Purnima bathing festival.
The temple is in Brahmagiri, about 25 km southwest of Puri, and is dedicated to four-armed Vishnu (Alarnath). Traditionally, the Jagannath deity is kept behind closed doors for two weeks to “rest” before the Rath Yatra, and during this time devotees visit this temple instead. The temple kitchen serves kheeri, a famous sacred rice pudding. Legend says Brahma once performed penance here. It is usually quiet, and it can be combined with Satapada on Chilika Lake.
Opening hours
About 06:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Lokanatha Temple
- Markandeshwar Temple & Tank
- Jagannath Temple, Puri
- Swargadwar
- Narendra Pokhari
- Puri Beach
- Atharanala Bridge
- Gundicha Temple