Some special things about the beginning of Lord Jagannath:
The consecration of Lord Jagannath was done by Brahma at the hands of King Indradyumna and Queen Gundicha.
- Lord Jagannath is also known as Darubrahma.
- The idol of Lord Jagannath was made of wood.
- The temple of Lord Jagannath was built by Malava King Indradyumna.
- The temple of Lord Jagannath is considered to be the tallest monument in the world.
- Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the temple of Lord Jagannath.
- Some more special things related to the temple of Lord Jagannath:
- Rath Yatra is organized every year in the temple of Lord Jagannath.
- In the Rath Yatra, the chariot of Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balram and sister Subhadra is pulled by devotees.
- No particular religion or caste is given place in the Rath Yatra.
- Before the Rath Yatra, the king of Odisha clears the path for the chariot to run.