đ Lord Jagannath (Krishna/Vishnu)
Jagannath Temple Puri â Timings 2026
Complete schedule of darshan, aarti, sevas, festivals and prasadam details.
â ī¸Timings may change due to festivals, special rituals, or temple administration decisions. Please verify with temple authorities before your visit.
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Accommodation near Jagannath Temple Puri
Comfortable stays close to the temple â starting from âš950
Temple & Darshan Timings
Daily temple & darshan schedule â may vary on festival days
| Session | Timings | Status | Notes |
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đ Temple Opening
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5:00 AM
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Open |
General days
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đ Morning Darshan
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5:00 AM â 1:00 PM (multiple sessions)
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Open |
Best before 9 AM
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⸠Afternoon Break
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Between sessions
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Closed |
Rituals & cleaning
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đ Evening Darshan
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4:00 PM â 12:00 AM (multiple sessions)
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Open | |
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đ Temple Closing
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12:00 AM (midnight)
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Closed |
âšī¸ Puri, Odisha. One of the 4 Char Dhams. Lord Jagannath (Krishna), Balabhadra, and Subhadra â the divine trinity. Non-Hindus strictly NOT allowed inside. 64 sevaits (servitors) families serve the deity. Famous for Rath Yatra â largest chariot festival in the world. Managed by Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA).
đ Multiple named darshans throughout the day. Key: Sahana Mela (5 AM), Ballav Darshan, Sakala Dhupa, Madhyanha Dhupa, Sandhya Alati, Badasinghar (last darshan). Non-Hindus must view from Raghunandan Library rooftop outside. Very long queues.
đ Multiple named darshans throughout the day. Key: Sahana Mela (5 AM), Ballav Darshan, Sakala Dhupa, Madhyanha Dhupa, Sandhya Alati, Badasinghar (last darshan). Non-Hindus must view from Raghunandan Library rooftop outside. Very long queues.
Aarti Timings
Daily pooja & aarti schedule
Mangala Alati
Pre-dawn awakening aarti â first view of Lord Jagannath.
Time
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5:00 AM
Price
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Free (Hindus only)
Mailam & Tadapa Lagi
Morning dressing of the deities.
Time
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6:00 AM
Price
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Free
Sakala Dhupa
Morning food offering.
Time
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8:00 AM
Price
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Free
Madhyanha Dhupa
Midday food offering â 56 items (Chhappan Bhog) daily.
Time
:
12:30 PM
Price
:
Free
Sandhya Alati
Evening lamp ceremony.
Time
:
7:00 PM
Price
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Free
Badasinghar
Final most elaborate decoration â last darshan of the night.
Time
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11:00 PM
Price
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Free
Darshan Tickets
All darshan types and pricing
| Darshan Type | Price | Wait Time | Booking |
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General Darshan (Hindus only)
Entry strictly for Hindus. Security check at Singhadwara (Lion Gate). Non-Hindus denied entry â view from Raghunandan Library.
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Free |
45â180 min
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Walk-in â Hindu identity may be checked at gate
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Sevayet Assistance
Sevayet families offer guided inner sanctum assistance. Unofficial but widely practiced.
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âš200 â âš1,000 |
Reduced wait
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Arrange at main gate with sevayet (hereditary servitor)
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Online Booking Guide
Reserve your slot in advance â skip the long queue
đ Book via SJTA Portal
shreejagannatha.in
1
Visit shreejagannatha.in
Official Shree Jagannath Temple Administration portal.
2
Register and verify
Mobile OTP verification.
3
Select seva or darshan type
Choose specific puja, seva or darshan slot.
4
Enter Hindu pilgrim details
Name and valid Hindu identity.
5
Download confirmation
Print or save for entry.
đ Accepted IDs:
Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport
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Book at least 1â7 days ahead for
weekends & festivals.
Pujas & Sevas
Special rituals & seva offerings
Chhappan Bhog Sponsorship
đ Daily
âš1,000 â âš1,00,000
Sponsor one or more of the 56 food items offered daily to the three deities.
Snana Purnima Sponsorship
đ June (Jyeshtha Purnima)
Special arrangement
Lord Jagannath's annual bath â deity made ill and recuperates for 15 days (Anasara period).
Rath Yatra Chariot Pulling
đ June / July
Free â merit only
Pull the chariot ropes of Lord Jagannath's Nandighosh â considered extremely meritorious.
Major Festivals
Special occasions & celebrations
June / July (Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya)
Rath Yatra
World's largest chariot festival â 3 massive chariots pulled by lakhs of devotees through Puri. International attendance. UNESCO recognized.
đĨ Extremely High crowd
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3
days
June (Jyeshtha Purnima)
Snana Yatra
Lord's annual bath â after which He rests in seclusion (Anasara) for 15 days.
đĨ Very High crowd
đ
1
day
July
Bahuda Yatra (Return Rath Yatra)
Return journey of the chariots.
đĨ Very High crowd
đ
1
day
October / November
Diwali
Special night illumination.
đĨ High crowd
đ
1
day
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Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before
planning your visit.
Temple Prasadam
Sacred offerings & blessed food
Mahaprasad
âš20 â âš200
Most sacred prasad in Hinduism â cooked in 752 earthen pots on firewood. Sold at Ananda Bazaar inside temple. Non-Hindus can buy outside.
Khichdi Prasad
âš10 â âš30
Simple rice-lentil prasad â offered to Lord Jagannath daily.
Abadha
âš50 â âš500
Complete Mahaprasad packet â rice, dal, sabzi and sweet.
How to Reach
Nearest transport options
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Nearest Airport:
Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (60 km)
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Nearest Railway:
Puri Railway Station (2 km)
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Nearest Bus Stop:
Puri Bus Stand (2 km)