Gundicha Temple
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The end point of the Chariot Festival, known as Jagannath's "aunt's house," where three deities stay for seven days each year.
The temple lies at the northeastern end of Bada Danda, about 3 kilometers from the Jagannath Temple. Inside a garden wall stands a Kalinga-style stone tower. It is usually quiet. During the Chariot Festival, three chariots are pulled along Bada Danda to this temple. The deities stay inside for a time before returning to the main temple. Only Hindus are allowed inside, so foreign visitors can admire the architecture and the avenue from outside.
Opening hours
About 06:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Atharanala Bridge
- Narendra Pokhari
- Puri Beach
- Jagannath Temple, Puri
- Markandeshwar Temple & Tank
- Swargadwar
- Lokanatha Temple
- Raghurajpur Heritage Crafts Village