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  • 5/5 Satya n. 2 years ago on Google
    Shri Shri Baladevjew Temple, Keonjhar (Odia: କେନ୍ଦୁଝର ବଳଦେବଜୀଉ ମନ୍ଦିର) was established in the year 1671. This temple was built by Raja Laxminarayan Bhanja. The height of the temple is 135 feet. The main idol of this temple is Lord Balaram, the 8th Avtar of Lord Vishnu. He was the elder brother of Lord Krishna in Dwapar Yug.. The height of Nadighosha, the cart of Lord Jagannath in Puri is 45.6 feet and the height of the chariot of Baladevjew Temple, Tulasi Kshetra, Kendrapada is 64 feet. According to the Global Records and Research Foundation (GRRF), now it has the tallest cart of 72feet.
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  • 5/5 Suneeta M. 1 year ago on Google
    I have always loved this temple since my very childhood. This Jagannath temple situated in the old town of Keonjhar, Odisha has a spiritual aura. It was built in the year 1671 by King Laxminarayan Bhanja. Inside the temple there is an idol of the king along with a board where the names of all the kings of Keonjhargarh is written. Long back when the temple was completed, the King saw a dream where the presiding deity asked him to lower the height of the temple as it has surpassed that of Puri temple. The King took all pains to bend the spire. However the Ratha or Chariot of this temple is the highest in the world with a height of 72 feet. Ratha Yatra is celebrated with great gusto and fervour participated by thousands of devotees. Unlike Puri Jagannath temple, this temple has only one door for entry and exit. Inside we can find the temples of Dadi Baman, Maa Mangala, Maa Lakshmi, Maa Bimala, Maa Saraswati, Mahadev, Ganeshji and others. Prasad and other offerings like flowers and deepa are available at the left side of the entrance. However due to covid protocol it is restricted. Keonjhar is well connected by road and rail. One can hire a taxi or auto to reach the temple which is situated in the old town. The roads are good, but a bit narrow. One can enjoy the age old houses and roads enroute to the temple. There are plenty of places for snacks. However if you want to have lunch or dinner, it is advisable to have it in the main town.
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  • 5/5 Bhaskar M. 7 months ago on Google
    Sri Baladevjew Temple is a magnificent temple built in 1671 by King Lakshminarayan Bhanj. It is located in Keonjhar city. The Rath of this temple is the tallest in the world with a height of 72 feet. Rath Yatra is celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm attended by thousands of devotees. Unlike the Puri Jagannath Temple, this temple has only one door for entry and exit. Inside you can find Maa Mangala, Maa Lakshmi, Maa Vimala, Maa Saraswati, Mahadev, Ganeshji and other temples. Prasad and other offerings like flowers and lamps are available to the left of the entrance.
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  • 5/5 Dipak Kumar Sahu (. 3 months ago on Google New
    Shri Baladevjew Temple is situated beside the Keonjhar town. The temple was built by Raja Lakshmi Narayan bhanja in the year 1671 . The height of the Baldev temple is around 135 feet. The main idol of this temple is lord Balram Jagannath and Devi Subhadra are worshipped here. Dadi Baman , maa Mangala, maa Laxmi, maa Vimala, maa Saraswati, Mahadev and Ganesh are worshipped in this Jagannath. Ratha Yatra is the main festival of Baldevjew temple.it is one of the most popular jagannath temple in world and it's Rath is the world's tallest Rath and it's also world record in greenidg book
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  • 5/5 Madhusmita M. 8 months ago on Google
    Most beautiful temple in keonjhar with so much peace and calmness , The deities are so elegant.
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  • 5/5 Prakash Kumar L. 3 months ago on Google New
    Sri Baladevjew Temple is a hindu temple and tourist attraction located in Keonjhar, Odisha. The average rating of this place is 4.70 out of 5 stars based on 1182 reviews. The street address of this place is JHFJ+87H, Keonjhar, Odisha 758001, India. It is about 0.36 kilometers away from the Kendujhar railway station.This Jagannath temple situated in the old town of Keonjhar, Odisha has a spiritual aura. It was built in the year 1671 by King Laxminarayan Bhanja. Inside the temple there is an idol of the king along with a board where the names of all the kings of Keonjhargarh is written. Long back when the temple was completed, the King saw a dream where the presiding deity asked him to lower the height of the temple as it has surpassed that of Puri temple. The King took all pains to bend the spire.

  • 5/5 Pragyan Paramita S. 1 year ago on Google
    Shri Baladevjew Temple is a magnificent temple built by Raja Laxminarayan Bhanja in the year 1671. It is situated in Keonjhar town. Temple is famous for having the tallest Lord Jagannath Chariot that is taller than 3 chariots used in Puri, Odisha, India. This mega chariot has 16 wheels, 8 axels, 7 floors at different heights and 15feet long Dhaja Bata. The total height of wooden chariot is 72feet. It is the tallest Lord Jagannath Chariot in the world certified by Global Records and Research Foundation.

  • 5/5 Shakti Shankar N. 2 years ago on Google
    Baldevjew Temple, Oldtown, Shri Shri Baladevjew Temple, Keonjhar (କେନ୍ଦୁଝର ବଳଦେବଜୀଉ ମନ୍ଦିର) Baladevjew Temple, Keonjhar was established in the year 1671. This temple was built by Raja Laxminarayan Bhanja. The height of the temple is 135 feet. The main idol of this temple is Lord Balaram, the 8th Avtar of Lord Vishnu. He was the elder brother of Lord Krishna in Dwapar Yug. The Cart-Festival (ରଥଯାତ୍ର) of Keonjhar Baladevjew Temple is now the main attraction because of the height of the Cart. Previously the height of the cart was 60 feet but now it's 72 feet, which is the tallest cart in the world. The height of Nadighosha, the cart of Lord Jagannath in Puri is 45.6 feet and the height of the chariot of Baladevjew Temple, Tulasi Kshetra, Kendrapada is 64 feet. According to the Global Records and Research Foundation (GRRF), now it has the tallest cart.


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