Who Is Sudarshana in the Jagannath Temple? Why Is Sudarshana Worshipped as a Deity? Introduction When devotees visit the sacred Jagannath Temple in Puri , their attention is naturally drawn to the divine siblings— Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra . However, many pilgrims are surprised to learn that another sacred presence shares the sanctum of the temple: Lord Sudarshana . Explore:  What is Aruna Stambha in Jagannath temple Odisha   Sudarshan Chakra on the top of the Jagannath temple  What is ' Daru Brahma ', the mystery of Lord Jagannath's idol  Unlike the beautifully carved wooden idols of the divine siblings, Sudarshana is worshipped in a unique form that immediately raises curiosity. Why is Sudarshana, who is commonly known as the divine discus (chakra) of Lord Vishnu, worshipped here as an independent deity? How did this tradition begin? What is the spiritual meaning behind this unique form of worship? The answers reveal one of the most pro...