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The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Vishnu, and his siblings Balaram and Subhadra, and is one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
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Significance and History:
Deity: The temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Vishnu, along with his brother Balaram and sister Subhadra.
Pilgrimage Site: It's one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus, along with Badrinath, Dwarka, and Rameswaram.
Construction: The present temple was built by Anantavarman Chodaganga of the Eastern Ganga dynasty in the 12th century.
Architecture: The temple is a prominent example of Kalinga architecture.
Height: The temple stands at a height of 65 meters (214 feet).+5%GST