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Puri is one of the four holiest cities in India.

The majestic temple of Lord Shri Jagannath at Puri is said to have been built by emperor Anangabhimadeva, historically identified as Angangabhima III belonging to Ganga dynasty, whenever some historians are of opinion that the construction was commenced during the reign of emperor Chodagangadeva, the founder of the dynastic rule in Orissa. The height of the temple is 90 cubits. Accordingly the temple was built, as it stands today. Babu Manamohan Ganguly has measured the height of the present temple by theodolite method and has concluded that it is 214 feet 8 inches.
The temple consists of four structures called (a) the Vimana or Bada Deula sanctum sanctorum) (b) the Jagamohan or the porch, (c) the Natamandir (the audience hall) and (d) the Bhogamandap (the hall for residuary offerings) built in a row in an axial alignment in east-west direction. The temple faces the east. The temple stands on a high pedestal though a major portion of it is buried in the ground.

Lord Jagannath is worshipped not only in Orissa, but in the whole country and being one of the four dhams lakh of pilgrims comes from all over India to Puri to get blessings of Lord jagannath.

This phote I have taken from the top of the library, which is opposite the holy temple.

I hope, you will like it.