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The Jagannath temple in Puri is one of the most beautiful and an important pilgrimage site in India.
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Lord Jagannath, Lord Balaram and Devi Subhadra are the deities worshipped here. Here are some mysteries about the temple:
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1. One cannot hear the sound of the sea waves inside the temple.
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2. The shadow of the great temple has never been seen by anyone.
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3. The Mahaprasad at the temple is cooked by placing seven clay pots one above the other.
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4. The flag on the top of the temple waves opposite to the direction of the wind.
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5. You will never spot any plane or bird flying right above the temple.
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6. The Nilachakra placed right at the top of the temple building is about 20 feet and weighs as much as an elephant.
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7. A priest changes the flag on the temple everyday. If this ritual is missed, the temple will be shut for the next 18 years.