Gundicha Temple, Puri
The Garden House — destination of the Rath Yatra chariots
The Gundicha Temple, about 3 km from the main Jagannath Temple along the Bada Danda (Grand Road), is where the deities travel and stay for nine days during the Rath Yatra — which is why it's called the Garden House.
Why it matters
During the Chariot Festival, the three giant chariots are pulled from the Jagannath Temple to Gundicha, where the deities rest before returning.
Visiting
The temple is calm outside festival time and sits on the same Grand Road that comes alive during Rath Yatra.
Plan around the festival
See our Rath Yatra guide and festival stay.
Where to stay
Hotel Sea Forest offers a quiet, pure-veg base for your Puri pilgrimage. Book direct.
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