Jagannath Temple is situated at Sabarang and is 20 km distance from Bhadrak town. It is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. Ratha Yatra is the main festival of this temple. The architecture of the temple is very similar to the Lord Jagannath temple in Puri. The temple attracts thousands of visitors and pilgrims for its panoramic picturesqueness, as this temple does.
According to Hindu mythology, Balabhadra, the elder brother of Lord Jagannath, is the god of agriculture. In ancient times, Bhadrak was also famous for agriculture. Hence the temple might have been named Bala Bhadra Kshetra or Bhadrak Kshetra, so the people of Bhadrak are worshipping Jagannath. The Bhadrak Lord Jagannath Mandir is one of the most popular tourist places in Odisha.
- The temple is a major spiritual centre for Jagannath devotees in the northern part of Odisha.
- Similar to the Puri temple, the Bhadrak temple also follows the Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) tradition annually.
- The rituals, customs, and daily worship are modelled after those practised in the Puri temple, though on a smaller scale.
- The exact date of establishment is not well-documented, but it has been a vital religious centre for many centuries.
- The temple has served as a focal point for community gatherings and regional spiritual practices.
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