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'''Shri Jagannath temple'''(Odia: ଶ୍ରୀ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର) (popularly known as '''"Shabara Shrikshetra"''') is a temple located in [[Koraput]], [[Odisha]]. It is not only built as an altar for worship, but also as a multipurpose area for Jagannath consciousness. Jagannath consciousness is the main theme of Jagannath which can not be confined within the limits of a traditional religious theological order, because it is a [[cult]] (or even a philosophical system).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.odishanewstoday.com/kbk-news/817-sabara-srikhetra-a-sacred-place-in-koraput.html |title=Sabara Srikhetra - A Sacred Place in Koraput}}</ref> | '''Shri Jagannath temple'''(Odia: ଶ୍ରୀ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର) (popularly known as '''"Shabara Shrikshetra"''') is a temple located in [[Koraput]], [[Odisha]], India. It is not only built as an altar for worship, but also as a multipurpose area for Jagannath consciousness. Jagannath consciousness is the main theme of Jagannath which can not be confined within the limits of a traditional religious theological order, because it is a [[cult]] (or even a philosophical system).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.odishanewstoday.com/kbk-news/817-sabara-srikhetra-a-sacred-place-in-koraput.html |title=Sabara Srikhetra - A Sacred Place in Koraput}}</ref> | ||
It is originated from the tribal culture, and it has no antagonism towards any religion, caste or creed, Practice of tolerance in the real life of the individual and the society wedded to this ideal, is one piece used in the cult. This is practiced at Shabara Shrikshetra in letter and spirit. Everybody has free access to this shrine, which virtually demonstrates the very concept of Jagannath consciousness having tribal bias.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koraput.in/sabarasrikhetra.html | title=Sabara Srikhetra}}</ref> | It is originated from the tribal culture, and it has no antagonism towards any religion, caste or creed, Practice of tolerance in the real life of the individual and the society wedded to this ideal, is one piece used in the cult. This is practiced at Shabara Shrikshetra in letter and spirit. Everybody has free access to this shrine, which virtually demonstrates the very concept of Jagannath consciousness having tribal bias.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koraput.in/sabarasrikhetra.html | title=Sabara Srikhetra}}</ref> | ||
<!-- Sabara Srikhetra is not as old as the philosophy it professes. But the pristine High Land of Koraput where it exists is centuries old with a horary past. So also the Highlanders whose customs and culture have much bearing on Jagannath consciousness which does not remain confined within the limits of a traditional religious theological order, a cult or even a philosophical system which has its origin from Tribal Culture. Jagannath Cult has no antagonism towards any religion, caste or creed, just as the vedantic culture of India. Jagannath consciousness lays the foundation for practice of tolerance in the real life of the individual as well as the human society at large. | <!-- Sabara Srikhetra is not as old as the philosophy it professes. But the pristine High Land of Koraput where it exists is centuries old with a horary past. So also the Highlanders whose customs and culture have much bearing on Jagannath consciousness which does not remain confined within the limits of a traditional religious theological order, a cult or even a philosophical system which has its origin from Tribal Culture. Jagannath Cult has no antagonism towards any religion, caste or creed, just as the vedantic culture of India. Jagannath consciousness lays the foundation for practice of tolerance in the real life of the individual as well as the human society at large. | ||
Koraput region is the southern most part of Odisha which is associated with Epic Ramayana & is identified as Dandakaranya in the Puranas as well as is the Gazetteer of India. Koraput town stands in the heart of Dandakaranya which assumed the name of Sabara Srikhetra, the Abode of Lord Sri Jagannath in the tribal heartland. It is | Koraput region is the southern most part of Odisha which is associated with Epic Ramayana & is identified as Dandakaranya in the Puranas as well as is the Gazetteer of India. Koraput town stands in the heart of Dandakaranya which assumed the name of Sabara Srikhetra, the Abode of Lord Sri Jagannath in the tribal heartland. It is truly the God of mankind without any distinction of caste, creed, class or religion. | ||
The Primal God - Sri Jagannath, the Lord of the Universe, is the presiding deity, of Sri Mandira (main temple) of Sabara Srikhetra temple complex on a hillock about 3,000 feet above the mean sea level, (The hillock stands) at the centre of Koraput, the district headquarters town. The main temple is | The Primal God - Sri Jagannath, the Lord of the Universe, is the presiding deity, of Sri Mandira (main temple) of Sabara Srikhetra temple complex on a hillock about 3,000 feet above the mean sea level, (The hillock stands) at the centre of Koraput, the district headquarters town. The main temple is surrounded by nine side temples of different Gods and Goddesses, commanding the land scape from miles around. | ||
Apart from the above, the Yatries enjoy the blessings of the presiding deities of almost every sacred centre of piligrimages (Teerthas) of Bharat (India) and Utkal (Odisha): | Apart from the above, the Yatries enjoy the blessings of the presiding deities of almost every sacred centre of piligrimages (Teerthas) of Bharat (India) and Utkal (Odisha): | ||