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🛕 Lord Jagannath (Krishna/Vishnu)
Jagannath Temple Puri Timings 2026
Jagannath Temple Puri in Puri, Odisha, Odisha. Opens at 5:00 AM and closes at 12:00 AM (midnight) on usual days. Darshan windows: morning: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM (multiple sessions), evening: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (multiple sessions). Schedules may change on festival days.
Darshan, aarti, tickets & seva schedules. Full temple profile for history, travel & more.
⚠️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 — starting from ₹950
Temple & Darshan Timings
Daily temple & darshan schedule — may vary on festival days
| Session | Start time | End time | Typical status | Notes |
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🛕 Temple opening
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5:00 AM
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Open |
General days
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🙏 Morning darshan
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5:00 AM
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1:00 PM (multiple sessions)
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Open |
Often busiest before mid-morning
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⏸ Midday / afternoon
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—
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Closed |
Between morning & evening darshan
(rituals & cleaning)
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🙏 Evening darshan
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4:00 PM
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12:00 AM (multiple sessions)
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Open | |
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🔒 Temple closing
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12:00 AM (midnight)
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Closed |
ℹ️ Puri, Odisha. One of the 4 Char Dhams. Lord Jagannath (Krishna), Balabhadra, and Subhadra — the divine trinity. Non-Hindus strictly NOT allowed inside. 64 sevaits (servitors) families serve the deity. Famous for Rath Yatra — largest chariot festival in the world. Managed by Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA).
📅 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.
📅 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
| Ritual / aarti | Time | Fee | Notes |
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Mangala Alati
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5:00 AM | Free (Hindus only) |
Pre-dawn awakening aarti — first view of Lord Jagannath.
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Mailam & Tadapa Lagi
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6:00 AM | Free |
Morning dressing of the deities.
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Sakala Dhupa
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8:00 AM | Free |
Morning food offering.
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Madhyanha Dhupa
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12:30 PM | Free |
Midday food offering — 56 items (Chhappan Bhog) daily.
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Sandhya Alati
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7:00 PM | Free |
Evening lamp ceremony.
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Badasinghar
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11:00 PM | Free |
Final most elaborate decoration — last darshan of the night.
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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 — view from Raghunandan Library.
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Free |
45–180 min
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Walk-in — 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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₹200 – ₹1,000 |
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 — skip the long queue
🌐 Book via SJTA Portal
shreejagannatha.in
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Visit shreejagannatha.in
Official Shree Jagannath Temple Administration portal.
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Register and verify
Mobile OTP verification.
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Select seva or darshan type
Choose specific puja, seva or darshan slot.
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Enter Hindu pilgrim details
Name and valid Hindu identity.
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Download confirmation
Print or save for entry.
📌 Accepted IDs:
Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport
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Book at least 1–7 days ahead for
weekends & festivals.
Pujas & Sevas
Special rituals & seva offerings
Chhappan Bhog Sponsorship
🕐 Daily
₹1,000 – ₹1,00,000
Sponsor one or more of the 56 food items offered daily to the three deities.
Snana Purnima Sponsorship
🕐 June (Jyeshtha Purnima)
Special arrangement
Lord Jagannath's annual bath — deity made ill and recuperates for 15 days (Anasara period).
Rath Yatra Chariot Pulling
🕐 June / July
Free — merit only
Pull the chariot ropes of Lord Jagannath's Nandighosh — considered extremely meritorious.
Major Festivals
Special occasions & celebrations
June / July (Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya)
Rath Yatra
World's largest chariot festival — 3 massive chariots pulled by lakhs of devotees through Puri. International attendance. UNESCO recognized.
👥 Extremely High crowd
📅 3
days
June (Jyeshtha Purnima)
Snana Yatra
Lord's annual bath — after which He rests in seclusion (Anasara) for 15 days.
👥 Very High crowd
📅 1
day
July
Bahuda Yatra (Return Rath Yatra)
Return journey of the chariots.
👥 Very High crowd
📅 1
day
October / November
Diwali
Special night illumination.
👥 High crowd
📅 1
day
📅 Festival dates change yearly per the Hindu calendar. Verify exact dates before
planning your visit.
Temple Prasadam
Sacred offerings & blessed food
Mahaprasad
₹20 – ₹200
Most sacred prasad in Hinduism — cooked in 752 earthen pots on firewood. Sold at Ananda Bazaar inside temple. Non-Hindus can buy outside.
Khichdi Prasad
₹10 – ₹30
Simple rice-lentil prasad — offered to Lord Jagannath daily.
Abadha
₹50 – ₹500
Complete Mahaprasad packet — rice, dal, sabzi and sweet.