Jagannath

Jagannath meaning in Hindi, Tamil, Marathi and Urdu

Examples of Jagannath in a sentence

• The absence of caste distinction within the precincts of the temple of Jagannath proves conclusively that the idea of Jagannath must have had some definite relation to Buddhism at some unknown period.1912, Mano Mohan Ganguly, Orissa and Her Remains, page 408:
• The services in the temple of Jagannatha are still arranged on these hereditary divisions.1960, Mayadhar Mansinha, History of Oriya Literature, Sahitya Akademi, page 76:
• Although the worship of Jagannath had been existing long before Chodaganga built the magnificient temple, it came into over-riding influence in those centuries.1964, Nabin Kumar Sahu, Utkal University History Of Orissa, volume 1, The Utkal University, page 11:
• A number of scholars believe that the inclusion of a female deity between the figures of Balarama and Jagannatha is derived from the worship of Ekanamsa in the company of Baladeva and Krsna.1994, O. M. Starza, The Jagannatha Temple at Puri: Its Architecture, Art, and Cult, Brill, →ISBN, page 63:

Forms of Jagannath

Origin of Jagannath

Borrowed from Hindustani (through Hindi जगन्नाथ (jagannāth) / Urdu جَگَنَّاتھ (jagannāth)) or directly from Odia ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ (jagannātha), ultimately from Sanskrit ज॒ग॒न्ना॒थ (jagannāthá, “lord of universe”) Doublet of juggernaut.

Questions about Jagannath

What does Jagannath mean?

Jagannath means one of the names of Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu.

What is Jagannath in Hindi?

Jagannath in Hindi is जगन्नाथ (jagannāth). See Jagannath meaning in Hindi.

How do you use Jagannath in a sentence?

The absence of caste distinction within the precincts of the temple of Jagannath proves conclusively that the idea of Jagannath must have had some definite relation to Buddhism at some unknown period.

What part of speech is Jagannath?

Jagannath is a proper noun.