The Shrine of Siddha Jagannath Keonjhar is one of the most revered and sacred destinations for the pilgrims. The temples are located close by and attracts tourists from all over.
Jagannath is a Sanskrit name which describes a deity form of Lord Krishna. The term Jagannatha means Lord of the Universe. He is one of the important deities amongst the Vaishnavas. He is the merciful form of Lord Krishna who is worshiped by the Vaishnavas. The Shrine of Siddha Jagannath Keonjhar is dedicated to Lord Jagannath and he is one of the much revered deities in Orissa. Every year during Ratha Yatra, the temple is decorated and people celebrate this day with much fervor. Another temple of Jagannath worth mentioning in this context is the Jagannath temple of Puri which is visited by pilgrims and leisure tourists alike during Rath Yatra.