| Jagannath Temple, Ranchi | |
| Map Type: | India Jharkhand#India |
| Coordinates: | 23.3169°N 85.2817°W |
| Country: | India |
| State: | Jharkhand |
| District: | Ranchi |
| Location: | Ranchi |
| Deity: | Lord Jagannath |
| Festivals: | Rath Yatra |
| Year Completed: | 1691 |
| Creator: | Ani Nath Shahdeo |
Jagannath Temple is a Hindu temple in Ranchi, India's 17th-century temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath. It was built by king of Barkagarh Jagannathpur Thakur Ani Nath Shahdeo, in 1691. Completed on 25 December 1691,[1] [2] it is located about 10 km from the main town. The temple is on top of a small hillock.[3] Similar to the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, this temple is built in the same architectural style, although it is smaller.[4]
Similar to the Rath Yatra in Puri, an annual fair and rath yatra is held at this temple in the month of Aashaadha, attracting thousands of tribal and non-tribal devotees[3] not only from Ranchi but also from neighbouring villages and towns and is celebrated with much pomp and vigor.[4]
Built on a hilltop, most visitors climb the stairs or take a vehicle. The temple was desecrated and vandalized by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the year 1691.[5]
The temple collapsed on 6 August 1990 and was reconstructed on 8 February 1992.[6]