The Mukti mandap is the highest Pundit’s body in Sri Jagannatha temple, Puri. Learned Brahmins from the 18 sashana villages (previously 16) around Puri have their permanent seats on the Mukti mandap and the Shankaracharya of Puri Govardhana Pitha is the head of this august assembly of learned Brahmins.

Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri opens for the visitors on every day as per schedule. Even the Sundays are considered as huge congregation days in the Jagannath temple. As this is a holiday, people from nearby cities like Bhubaneswar and Cuttack gather to relax on weekends. The beauty of this traditional city, its rich heritage, beautiful sea...

Bhandara ghara or the Jewellery House in Sri Jagannath Temple or Srimandir is a pidha structured temple  with a height about 40 feet,. It is located adjacent to the mukhasala or the second chamber of the main temple on its north side. It is built over the raised platform around the main temple complex. This is also known as...