Jagannath Temple, Thalassery

Thalassery Jagannath Temple, Kerala
Jagannath Temple Gate Railway Station in Thalassery, Kerala

Shree Jagannath Temple is a major place of worship in Thalassery, Kannur District, Kerala province, India.[1]

Jagannath Temple Gate
Town
Coordinates: 11°44′14″N 75°30′30″E / 11.73727°N 75.50830°E / 11.73727; 75.50830Coordinates: 11°44′14″N 75°30′30″E / 11.73727°N 75.50830°E / 11.73727; 75.50830
Country  India
State Kerala
District Kannur

Location

The temple is located near Jagannath Temple Gate Railway Station, about one kilometre from Thalassery city.

History

The temple was erected by Shri Narayana Guru in 1908. A statue of the guru was included in the temple complex in 1927. The Guru had a glimpse of his own statue at Colombo where it arrived on the way from Italy to India.it is a famous Temple

The Temple

The temple is made in the style of Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha. The idol is made of Pachaloha by famous sculptor Thavarali.

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