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Jagannath Puri Temple of Odisha is famous all over the world. People come here from all over the world to see the carvings and the glory of Lord Jagannath. When the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath starts in Puri, a crowd of thousands of devotees gathers. At that time people from all over the world reach Jagannath Puri in Odisha.
A grand temple similar to Jagannath Puri of Odisha has been built in Jehanabad in Bihar. This temple is built in the same Kalinga style. This temple has been designed in such a way that the culture of South India will be visible.
The temple of Lord Jagannath has been built in Mira Bigha village of Jehanabad district. About Rs 5 crores have been spent in making it. The carvings all around are quite magnificent. When this Lord Jagannath temple has been built in Jehanabad itself, now the devotees will not need to go from here to Puri.
If any devotee wants to reach this temple then he can easily come. This temple is in Meera Bigha village, which is very short distance from Jehanabad. Any person can easily reach here by car or passenger vehicle.
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Meera Bigha village of Jehanabad is known as Temple City. There are different temples at different places here. It is said that when excavation was done here, many Shivlingas were found from the same place. After this that Shivalinga was installed. For this reason there are many temples here.
The temple of Lord Jagannath built in Jehanabad is now becoming a center of faith for the devotees. After the construction of the temple, devotees are coming not only from localities but from far away places for darshan.
The specialty of this temple is the carving done in Kalinga style, which is reminiscent of the Jagannath temple in Puri, Odisha. The artwork done on the walls, peak and entrance of the temple is very attractive. A glimpse of South Indian culture is also clearly visible in the structure of this temple.
With the construction of the temple of Lord Jagannath, Meera Bigha village has started getting a new identity on the map of religious tourism. The villagers hope that after some time the number of devotees will increase further. Besides, religious activities will also increase and people will also get opportunities for employment and development.
