Odisha

The Jagannath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Vishnu. It is located in Puri, Odisha, on the eastern coast of India. As per temple records, King Indradyumna of Avanti built the main temple. The present temple complex was rebuilt from the eleventh century onwards on the site of the earlier shrines, excluding the main Jagannath temple, and was begun by Anantavarman Chodaganga, the first ruler of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. Many of the temple rituals are based on Shabari Tantras which are evolved from tribal beliefs respectively. The local legends link the idols with Nilamadhaba deva worshipped by tribala and the daitapatis (servitors) claim to be descendants of the tribes. The temple is one of the 108 Abhimana Kshethram of the Sri Vaishnavite tradition.

The Konark Sun Temple is a monumental 13th-century Hindu shrine dedicated to the Sun god Surya, located along the coastline of Puri district, Odisha. Designed in the form of a massive stone chariot pulled by seven horses and adorned with elaborately carved wheels, it represents the pinnacle of Kalinga architecture. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temple remains a major pilgrimage site and a landmark of Indian cultural heritage.