Gundicha Temple, Puri, Odisha - Religious belief and architectural grandeur

Temple, Scenic

At the north-east direction of the Shree JagannathPuri temple, there is located another must-see temple of Orissa and that is awesome Gundicha Temple. This beautiful temple was built in the 16^th century and is well-known as house of aunt of Lord Jagannath. This temple gains so much popularity because during the week of RathYatra, idols of Lord Jagannath along with his siblings’ idols too are kept in this temple. This magnificent seems to be more beautiful just because of its location in the midst of a garden. The shape of the temple is also main attraction for its visitors as it is dome-shaped and having the wheel of Lord Vishnu at the top.