Chakra Tirtha Temple Badasirei, Puri

CHAKRA TIRTHA TEMPLE

Badasirei, Puri, Odisha, India

God

The presiding deities of the temple are three images of Lord Nrusingha known as Abhaya Nrusingha, Chakra Nrusingha and Laxmi Nrusingha. These three different forms of Lord Nrusingha as worshipped at Chakratirtha have unique values in Hindu religion. The form of Abhaya Nrusingha represents Sri Balabhadra. The form of Chakra Nrusingha represents Goddess Subhadra and the form of Laxmi Nrusingha represents Lord Jagannath.

Interesting Facts

At this temple, a large Chakra, the devine weapon of Lord Visnu or Jagannath, is being worshipped in water in the sanctum sanctorum made of black granite with a statue of Lord Narayan at the centre, known as Chkranarayana.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Puri Bus Stand	3.2 KM	06752-224461
Puri Railway Station	1.5 KM	139
Biju Patnaik International Airport	60.5 KM	0674-2596322

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Puri Railway Station	1.5 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Biju Patnaik International Airport	60.5 KM	0674-2596322

Architecture

The temple has an idol of Lord Jagannath known as Chakranarayan and the wheel which is carved out of black granite. The wheel is always found to be under water. The temple also has three images of Lord Nrusingha called Chakra Nrusingha, Laxmi Nrusingha and Abhaya Nrusingha. The form Chakra Nrusingha represents goddess Subhadra, the form of Abhaya Nrusingha represents Sri Balabhadra and the form of Laxmi Nrusingha represents Lord Jagannath. The temple consists of a Pidha Vimana and a frontal Porch of the Kalingan order. It is a square temple built in Dry Masonry building technique with laterite and sandstone.

Religious Significance

According to the locals, the legend says that once there was a cyclone in Puri, During the cyclone the wheel situated at the top of Jagannath temple flew across in the sky and fell in Chakratirtha Temple. Another legend says that Daru (the log from which deities present at Jagannath temple were carved) touched land the very first time here only. Pilgrims also believe that Chakratirtha temple is the abode of Goddess laxmi’s father.

History

The precise date of construction of the temple is in 14th century A.D. during the Ganga rule.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757