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{{Infobox Mandir<br />
|name = Shrikshetra Dham, Sri Sri Jagannath Temple<br />
|image = Shrikshetra Dham, Dibrugarh.jpg<br />
|alt = <br />
|caption = Jagannath Temple<br />
|map_type = India Assam<br />
|coordinates = {{coord|27|26|10.9|N|94|55|52.9|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}<br />
|coordinates_footnotes=<br />
|map_caption = Location in Assam<br />
|native_name = <br />
|country = India<br />
|state = [[Assam]]<br />
|district = [[Dibrugarh district]]<br />
|locale = Khanikar Gaon,<br />
[[Dibrugarh]]<br />
|elevation_m = 25.908<br />
|elevation_footnotes =<br />
|deity = [[Jagannath]]<br />
|festivals = [[Rath Yatra]]<br />
|architecture = [[Kalinga architecture]]<br />
|temple_quantity = 7<br />
|year_completed = 2014<br />
|creator = <br />
|temple_board = <br />
|governing_body = Sri Sri Jagannath Cultural Trust<br />
|website = <br />
}}<br />
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'''Srikshetra Dham, Mahaprabhu Jagannath Temple''' is a temple dedicated to Lord [[Jagannath]], located in [[Dibrugarh]] city in the [[Dibrugarh district]] of [[Assam]]. The temple was constructed in 2014 as a replica of the [[Jagannath Temple, Puri|Shri Jagannath Temple]] in [[Puri]], [[Odisha]], which is one of the four major shrines of Hinduism.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sambadenglish.com/exclusive-the-temples-home-to-odishas-lord-jagannath-in-north-east-india/<br />
|website=sambadenglish.com<br />
|title=Exclusive: The Temples Home To Odisha's Lord Jagannath In North-East India<br />
|date=26 February 2018<br />
|language=en|access-date=27 November 2020}}</ref> This temple stands at a height of 85 feet and is situated near the Mahatma Gandhi Park in Khanikar, along the Dibrugarh-Tinsukia bypass road. In terms of architectural design, the temple replicates the second form of the original Jagannath Temple located at Puri.<ref>http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/epaper.asp?id=dec0614/Page8 {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141207162213/http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/epaper.asp?id=dec0614%2FPage8 |date=7 December 2014 }}</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
The Jagannath Temple's construction began under the supervision of the Sri Sri Jagannath Cultural Trust, and the required five bighas of land were donated by the Bakpara Tea Estate.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.traveltechie.com/news/Jagannath-temple-coming-up-near-Dibrugarh-to-boost-tourism-in-Assam/7588|website=traveltechie|title=Jagannath temple coming up near Dibrugarh to boost tourism in Assam|language=en|url-status=live|access-date=27 November 2020|archivedate=5 December 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205091829/http://www.traveltechie.com/news/Jagannath-temple-coming-up-near-Dibrugarh-to-boost-tourism-in-Assam/7588}}</ref> The trust currently serves as the official guardian and custodian of the institution. In 2014, the Prana Prastha Samaroh was held in the presence of visiting priests from the [[Tirupati Tirumala Balaji|Tirupati Balaji Temple]]. The temple was built by the then [[Governor of Assam]], [[Janaki Ballabh Patnaik]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/mdetails.asp?id=nov1014/state053|website=assamtribune.com|title=Governor pays tribute to Dr John Berry White|language=en|access-date=27 November 2020}}{{Dead link|date=October 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><br />
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==Architecture==<br />
[[File:Jagannath Temple-Dibrugarh...2.jpg|thumb|Simhadwara,<br />
the main gate of Jagannath temple, Dibrugarh]]<br />
The Jagannath Temple in Dibrugarh is modeled after the Jagannath Temple in Puri and follows the [[Kalinga architecture|Kalinga architectural style]]. The main Shikhar of the temple reaches a height of {{convert|85|ft|order=flip|sp=us}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kaziranga-national-park.com/dibrugarh-assam.shtml|website=Kaziranga National Park|title=Dibrugarh Travel Guide|language=en|access-date=27 November 2020}}</ref> Within the temple grounds, there are seven temples, dedicated to Mahaprabhu Jagannath, [[Balabhadra]], [[Subhadra]], [[Shiva]], [[Ganesha]], [[Hanuman]], Devi and [[Navagraha]]. The temple is enclosed by a {{convert|3|m|sp=us|adj=on}} high wall adorned with sculptures depicting scenes from Krishna Leela and [[Puranas]]. Two entrances provide access to the temple, with the main entrance known as the Simhadwara or Lion Gate, characterized by lion portraits on both sides.{{citation needed|date=January 2024}}<br />
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==Transport==<br />
The Jagannath Temple is situated in Khanikar, approximately {{convert|7|km|abbr=on}} from Dibrugarh city along the Dibrugarh-Tinsukia bypass road. [[Dibrugarh railway station]] is approximately {{convert|7|km|abbr=on}} from the temple, and [[Dibrugarh airport]] is around {{convert|12|km|abbr=on}} away.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aai.aero/en/airports/city-info/dibrugarh/Tourist-Place<br />
|website=Airport Authority of India|title=Tourist Place<br />
|language=en|access-date=27 November 2020}}</ref><br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[List of Jagannath Temples outside Puri]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Assam]]<br />
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Assam]]<br />
[[Category:Dibrugarh]]<br />
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