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Jagannath Temple Varanasi

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Jagannath Temple  Varanasi, one of the oldest cities in the world, is a desired destination for Hindu pilgrims. The city is home to numerous temples that are frequented by visitors for spiritual luminescence. When in the city, visiting the two-hundred-year-old Jagannath Temple is a must. This temple overlooks the Asi Ghat and replica of  Jagannath Temple  situated at Puri in the Indian State of Orissa. The temple dates back to 1802 when two affluent citizens from Bhonsala estate, Visambhar Ram, and Beni Ram constructed it to honor  Lord Jagannath . The temple has many resemblances to the original one including idols and architecture. Deities residing in the temple Three idols reside in this temple  Lord Jagannath , elder brother Balaram and sister Subhadra. Rituals and procedure of worshipping the deity are similar to that of the  Jagannath temple at Puri . Along with these idols, there is also an image of Prachanda Narasimha, measuring...