The Mystery of Gundicha Temple, Puri: Why Does Lord Jagannath Visit This Sacred Temple Every Year? Introduction Every year, millions of devotees gather in the holy city of Puri, Odisha, to witness one of the world's grandest religious festivals— the Jagannath Rath Yatra. During this magnificent event, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Sudarshana leave the main Jagannath Temple and travel in beautifully decorated chariots to the sacred Gundicha Temple. Read about ' Bisi Pahacha ' the 22 steps of the Jagannath temple Puri  Gundicha temple illustration   What is " Daru Brahma ", the mystery of Lord Jagannath's idol  For many pilgrims, this raises an intriguing question:  Why does Lord Jagannath leave His own temple and stay at another temple for several days every year? The answer lies in a fascinating blend of history, temple tradition, devotional legends, and profound spiritual symbolism. The Gundicha Temple is not merely a destination of...