Meaning & Origin
Jagannath refers to Lord Krishna or Lord Vishnu, the supreme ruler and controller of the universe. This powerful name signifies protection, strength, and the ultimate authority.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes divine power and protection.
Language details
जगन्नाथ
Lord of the Universe
जगन्नाथ
सर्वविशेषज्ञानावतार
ஜகந்நாத்
ஜகத் (jagat) - Universe, நாத் (nath) - Lord
జగన్నాథ
జగద్ (jagad) - Universe, నాథ (nath) - Lord
Jagannath
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lord of the Universe
Jagannath
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lord of the Universe
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
jah-gah-nahth
/dʒəɡəˈnːaːθ/
Lucky number
7
Lucky day
Monday
Lucky colors
Life path
5
Lucky stone
Rudraksha
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Ganesha is a widely worshipped deity and is recognized as the remover of obstacles and the god of new beginnings in Hindu culture.
Ganesha symbolizes the power of the individual will and helps in removing obstacles on the spiritual path.
Vedic name • Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic • Jagannath is the presiding deity of the Puri Jagannath Temple, one of the most famous and ancient temples in India. He is an avatar of Lord Vishnu and is worshipped as the Lord of the Universe.
Historical references
Jagannath Temple at Puri is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites in India. The temple is believed to have been built by King Indradyumna in the 11th or 12th century CE.
11th-12th century CE
Another tradition states that Jagannath was the name of a deity worshipped by the Gangas of Odisha in the 13th century CE. According to this tradition, King Anangabhima III of the Ganga dynasty had installed the present idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra in the temple in 1264 CE.
13th century CE
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