Jagannatha
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Definition
Proper noun A form or avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, worshipped primarily at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, India. The deity is typically represented as a large wooden icon with a stylized, round face and large eyes.
Usage
The word "Jagannatha" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this deity. It is often used in religious, cultural, and historical contexts related to Hinduism and Indian traditions. * The annual Rath Yatra festival involves pulling the chariot of Jagannatha through the streets. * The temple of Jagannatha at Puri is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
Advanced Usage
- Lord of the Universe: The name "Jagannatha" is derived from Sanskrit, meaning "lord (natha) of the universe (jagat)." This meaning is often referenced in theological discussions.
- Jagannath is a common variant spelling used interchangeably with Jagannatha.
Variants and Related Words
- Jagannath: A common alternate spelling.
- Juggernaut: An English word derived from "Jagannatha." It originally referred to the massive chariot of the deity but in modern English means a huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Synonyms
- Krishna: Jagannatha is considered a form of Krishna, who is himself an avatar of Vishnu.
- Vishnu: The supreme deity of whom Jagannatha is an avatar.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Like a juggernaut: This phrase, stemming from the word's derivative, describes something moving or progressing with immense, crushing force that seems unstoppable.
- The political campaign moved forward like a juggernaut, overwhelming all opposition.
Noun
- an avatar of Vishnu