Jagannātha
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In Sanskrit, Jagannātha means ‘Master/ Lord’ (nātha) of the ‘World, Universe’ (Jagath). He is The Lord of the world. He is another form of Lord Viṣhṇu. The oldest and most famous Jagannāth deity is established in Puri, in Orissa. The temple of Jagannāth in Puri is regarded as one of the sacred Hindu pilgrimage places in India. The most famous festival related to Jagannāth is the Rathh Yāthra.
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