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Jagannath Temple in Ranchi
was built by King of Barkagarh Jagannathpur Thakur Ani Nath Shahdeo,
during 1691. Completed on Christmas 1691, it is located about 10 km from
the main town. The temple is on top of a small hillock.
Similar to the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, this temple is
built in the same architectural style, although smaller.
And similar to the Rath Yatra
in Puri, an annual fair cum rath yatra is held at this temple in the
month of Aashaadha, attracting thousands of tribal and non-tribal
devotees not only from Ranchi but also from neighbouring villages and
towns and is celebrated with much pomp and vigor. The temple has been
built on a hill top.
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To reach the top visitors can climb the stairs or take the
vehicle route. There are many steps and the climber needs to rest
intermittently before resuming. People also take the vehicle route
leading directly to the top. To facilitate the arduous climb to the top
the management of the temple have made provisions for fresh water and
the shade of a huge tree that many tourists generally make use of once
they reach the top. The view of the city from the top is breathtaking.
The temple collapsed on 6 August 1990. With the active participation of
the then State Government of Bihar, and some devoted patrons the
reconstruction of the temple started on 8 February 1992 and has now been
fully restored. The temple has regained back its former glory. And
devotees and ardent worshippers make a beeline to the temple every year.
How to
reach
Birsa Munda Airport (IATA: IXR, ICAO: VERC) is a public domestic
airport serving the city of Ranchi and is managed by
Airports Authority of India (AAI). It is located in Hinoo
locality, approximately 7 km (4.3 mi) from the centre of the city.
Hatia Railway station is located at a distance of 1 km from
this Airport.
One can easily reach Jagannathpur Temple from the city by taking local Buses,
Rickshaws, Tongas and Taxis.
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