About Digha Jagannath Dham
Digha Jagannath Dham is a large Hindu temple complex in New Digha, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, dedicated to Lord Jagannath. Inaugurated on 30 April 2025, it is built as a replica of the Puri Jagannath Temple in Kalinga architectural style using red sandstone. Located near Digha Beach, the temple houses idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra and has become a major religious and tourist attraction on the Bay of Bengal coast.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large temple complex built in Kalinga style with a towering shikhara, carved sandstone walls, and a main sanctum housing wooden idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. The complex includes landscaped grounds, pathways, prayer halls and viewing areas. The surroundings are open and coastal, close to Digha Beach. Visitors can observe daily worship, aarti rituals, and explore the outer temple architecture and courtyards.
Key highlights
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Replica of Puri Jagannath Temple built in traditional Kalinga architectural style
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Main temple built with red sandstone with intricate carvings and a height of about 65 metres
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Sanctum with neem-wood idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra
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Large temple complex spread over approximately 20 acres near New Digha beach
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Daily aarti and bhog rituals open to visitors
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Evening illumination and lighting of the temple complex
History of Digha Jagannath Dham
Construction started in 2022 by the Government of West Bengal through West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (HIDCO) at a cost of around Rs 250 crore. The temple was inaugurated on 30 April 2025. It was designed to replicate the 12th-century Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha, using Kalinga-style architecture and craftsmanship from Rajasthan.
Culture & Context
Dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu/Krishna, along with Balabhadra and Subhadra. The temple follows rituals and traditions inspired by the Puri Jagannath Temple and serves as a major centre for Vaishnavite worship and cultural gatherings in coastal West Bengal, attracting pilgrims and tourists throughout the year.
Route
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