Emami Jagannath Temple

Emami Jagannath Temple is a modern Hindu temple located at Balgopalpur near Balasore in Odisha. Built as a replica of the Puri Jagannath Temple by Emami Paper Mills Ltd., it was inaugurated in 2015 after six years of construction. Standing about 72 feet high on a 3-acre complex, the temple is built with Khondalite stone by artisans from Puri and is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra, attracting pilgrims and tourists.

Visitors can expect a large replica of the Puri Jagannath Temple set within a landscaped 3-acre complex at Balgopalpur, about 7 km from Balasore town. The temple features a 72-foot high sanctum, Konark-style wheels, intricate stone carvings, and idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Sudarshan. The complex includes open courtyards, gardens, and ancillary shrines. Visitors can explore the main temple, offer prayers, take photographs in outer areas, and experience a calm devotional atmosphere.

The temple was built by Emami Paper Mills Limited, part of the Emami Group. Foundation stone was laid in 2009 and construction was carried out over six years by artisans and sculptors from Puri using Khondalite stone. The temple was inaugurated in November 2015 and was constructed at a cost of approximately Rs. 17 crore as a replica of the 12th-century Puri Jagannath Temple.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, along with Balabhadra and Subhadra. It serves as an important religious centre for devotees in northern Odisha who cannot travel to Puri, and hosts major observances such as Rath Yatra, Snana Purnima and other Jagannath traditions following Puri rituals.