The Jagannath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Vishnu – one of the trinity of supreme divinity in Hinduism. Puri is in the state of Odisha, on the eastern coast of India. King Indradyumna of Avanti has built the main temple of Jagannath at Puri. The temple is one of the 108 Abhimana Kshethram of Vaishnavate tradition.
The four entrance gates of Jagannath Temple in Puri are:
1. Singhadwara (Lion Gate): This is the main gate of the temple, located in the east, and it is the most commonly used entrance by devotees.
2. Ashwadwara (Horse Gate): Located in the south of the temple, this gate is named after the horse sculptures that adorn it.
3. Vyaghradwara (Tiger Gate): Situated in the west, this gate is named after the tiger sculptures that guard it.
4. Hastidwara (Elephant Gate): Located in the north of the temple, this gate is named after the elephant sculptures that flank it. These four gates are symbolic and represent different aspects of life and spirituality. The Lion Gate is associated with Moksha (liberation), the Horse Gate with Victory, the Tiger Gate with Dharma (righteousness), and the Elephant Gate with Wealth.
In its first Cabinet meeting, Odisha's new BJP government approved a proposal to re-open all four gates of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri early on Thursday morning.
— Selvaraj Venkatesan (@niftytelevision) June 13, 2024
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