Puri: Lord Jagannatha's Dhaam - Softcover

Gupta, Subhadra Sen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8171676073 ISBN 13: 9788171676071

Publisher: Rupa & Co, 2002

Synopsis

For Hindus, the Chaar Dhaam are among the most sacred places of pilgrimage. The Chaar Dhaam, the four holy abodes of Lord Vishnu are - Badrinath, Puri, Rameshwaram and Dwarka. In this book discover the great dhaam of Puri and its sacred Jagannatha Temple. An ancient temple, vibrant with myths and legends, where Vishnu is worshipped as Jagannatha, the Lord of the Universe. Here, every summer, thousands of pilgrims gather for the famous chariot festival, the Ratha Yatra. At this picturesque seaside tirtha the festivals and celebrations go on throughout the year. Near Puri discover the magnificent temples of Konark and Bhubaneshwar. Includes color plates.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rupa & Co
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 8171676073
• ISBN 13: 9788171676071
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 91