Lord Jagannath, the symbol of universal love and brotherhood is worshipped in the Temple along with Balabhadra, Subhadra, Sudarshan, Madhaba,
Sridevi and Bhudevi on the Ratnabedi or the
bejeweled platform.
The majestic temple of Lord Shri Jagannatha at Puri is said to have been built by emperor Anangabhimadeva, historically identified as Angangabhima
III belonging to Ganga dynasty.
Some historians are of opinion that
the construction was commenced during the reign of emperor
Chodagangadeva, the founder of the dynastic rule in Orissa.
Four hallowed shrines located at cardinal points of the Indian sub-continent i.e. Puri, Rameswar, Dwarika and Badrinath are believed to have been liked by
Lord Vishnu intimately. It is therefore, a lot of importance is given to the temple food "Mahaprasad" (not simply prasad) here at Puri.
