![]() Here Balabhadra or Baladevjew is its main divinity. Baladevjew Temple of Kendrapada is a very famous temple, for its own rich architecture and design with uncommon rituals and practices like Shrimandir of Puri. Yes, It is generally known as the land of Lord Jagannatha but it is equally important as the land of Lord Balabhadra who is the elder brother of Lord Jagannatha. And one such in Kendrapada of Lord Baladevjew. Because there are many places which are very famous for Ratha Jatra. If someone opines that Ratha Jatra of Puri, Odisha is only famous, then it will be wrong. It has many distinctive characteristics, strikingly different from the Puri Ratha Jatra. The Puri Ratha Jatra is a global event drawing lakhs of devotees, but the annual car festival of Lord Baldevjew in Kendrapada has a special religious significance. And Ratha Jatra is the greatest and popular festival of Jagannatha culture. It is literally defines the importance of festivals in lives of Odia people. Jagannatha is the cornerstone of all Odias and if someone really understand Odia culture and tradition, then he must agree that Jagannatha culture is Odia culture. Odisha celebrates many festivals with lots of religious fervor and a splash of colors juxtaposed with celebration styles varying from district to district and tribe to tribe.
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