Jagannath Temple Kolkata

Shree Jagannath Puri Temple, Kolkata, West Bengal

About Jagannath Temple Kolkata

Jagannath Puri Temple is located in Puri, Odisha. Jagannath is a form of Lord Vishnu. In this temple, the flag hosted at the top flows in the opposite direction of air. The temple is situated near the sea and the sound of waves is also there, but when you enter the temple premises, you cannot hear the sound of waves. When you come out of the temple, waves sound can be heard.

How to Reach Jagannath Mandir Kolkata

There are many ways to reach the temple easily. You can reach the temple by taking the below ways.

By Rail

The closest railway station is Howrah Junction Railway Station to Shree Jagannath Temple, Kolkata. The distance from the railway station to the temple is around 9 km. You can take an auto rickshaw or hire a taxi from the railway station to reach Jagannath Temple quickly.

By Air

You can also reach Kolkata by air. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is the nearest to Shree Jagannath Temple, Kolkata. The distance from the airport to Jagannath Temple is around 24.2 km, which will take around 40-45 minutes to reach by taxi. You can hire a private taxi from the airport, which will lead you towards your destination.

By Road

Road transportation is also available from many major cities in West Bengal to Kolkata. Firstly, you need to reach Kolkata Bus Stand from your location. Jagannath Temple is 4.7 km away from the temple. After reaching the bus stand, you can take an auto or taxi to reach the temple.

Best Time to Visit Kolkata Jagannath Temple

Festivals like Janmashtami, Radha Ashtami, and Rath Yatra become major attractions for devotees to visit this temple. The best time to visit the temple is from June to March.