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Jagannath Temple, Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · 12.8502°, 80.2435°
Jagannath, with Balabhadra and SubhadraModernKalinga
Sacred since
2001 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
consecrated 2001
Modern
History & significance
A modern shrine at Kannathur off the East Coast Road south of Chennai, built in Kalinga style for the divine trinity of Jagannath, Baladeva and Subhadra. It was consecrated on 26 January 2001 and serves the city's Odia community.