Dharakot Jagannath Mandir
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictGanjam
DeityJagannath
Balabhadra
Subhadra
FestivalsRath Yatra
Location
LocationDharakot
StateOdisha
CountryIndia

Dharakot Jagannath Mandir (Odia: ଧରାକୋଟ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର) is a Hindu Jagannath Mandir located in Dharakot of Ganjam district in the Indian state of Odisha.

The mandir is built in contemporary Kalinga architecture, similar to the Jagannath Temple, Puri. It is known among locals for its Ekadasi Cart festival.[1]

The foundation was laid by Raja Jai Singh in 1732 and was completed by Raja Madan Mohan Singh Deo of Dharakot Zamindari.[citation needed]

Geography

Dharakot is located 23 km from Surada, 12 km from Asika and 55 km from Brahmapur in NH-59.[2]

Main entrance

List of Dharakot Rajas

References

  1. ^ "Murals at Dharakote Jagannath Temple". Radha.name. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Odisha Ecotourism".

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