Lord Jagannath Temple Puri

nirola

Can any one help me find out the timings of the Jaganath Temple, Puri?

A) I will be reaching early morning 5.30 am and would like to have morning Darshan.

OR

B) Which is the best time for the Darshan?

AND

1) can we go to the Konark temple the same day and board the night train for Kolkota?

Visit period will be end of November 2006

Suggestions are eagerly awaited preferably with personal experiences.

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blackbird

Nirola as a non-Hindu I can't answer your first questions, other than to say there are plenty of worshippers coming and going at 6am. But you would certainly have time to visit Konark on the same day and get back in time for the night train to Howrah, Konark is less than one hour's travel from Puri and you only need to spend an hour at the Sun Temple.

seraph

Check out their website: http://www.jagannathtemplepuri.com/

Click on Puja Timings or Darshan on the left and your question will be answered.

You will find that touts and temple priests will greet pasengers at the train station and will be more than happy to take you to the temple and show you around for a fee.

Yes, it is definitely possible to go to Konark on the same day(though it makes for a long day). Hire a car and driver and have lunch at Rangers restaurant on the way to Konark.

There are two daily trains to Kolkata (at 7 & 10 pm). November is a lovely time to visit - perfect weather. You may want to consider spending the night, as there really is alot to do in the area.

travelbabu

More on Jagannath Temple Puri, the architecture and legends attached to the temple are provided - http://www.orissatourism.org/jagannath-temple/

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