15/03/2026
1. Construction Area (Land Size)
Total project land: about 20 acres
Land provided by: Digha-Shankarpur Development Authority (DSDA)
Located near New Digha railway station and beach area.
The large area includes:
Main temple building
Open courtyard for devotees
Garden and pathways
Fountain and decorative landscape
Pilgrim facilities and parking
2. Construction Cost
Initial project estimate: ₹100 crore
Final construction cost: about ₹200 crore.
The increase happened due to:
High-quality stone material
Temple architecture replication of Puri
Large tourism infrastructure
3. Temple Height & Structure
Total height: about 65 meters (213 feet).
Style: Kalinga architecture, similar to Puri temple.
Main tower (Vimana / Shikhara) dominates the complex.
Main parts:
Garbhagriha (sanctum)
Jagamohan (assembly hall)
Natamandir (prayer hall)
Bhog Mandap
4. Construction Materials
Major materials used:
Red sandstone from Rajasthan
Vietnamese marble for interior finishing
High-strength reinforced concrete for structural stability
Traditional temple stone carving by craftsmen.
5. Structural Load & Engineering Features
Important construction considerations:
Foundation & Load Bearing
Deep RCC foundation to handle heavy stone structure
Designed to support large vertical load of temple tower (65 m)
Coastal soil stabilization because Digha is near the sea
Wind & Seismic Design
Structure designed for cyclone and coastal wind loads
Reinforced stone and concrete combination improves durability
Visitor Load Capacity
Large open courtyard for thousands of devotees at a time
Designed for major festivals like Rath Yatra
6. Deities Installed
Main idols:
Lord Jagannath
Lord Balabhadra
Goddess Subhadra
Made from neem wood and stone, following traditional rituals.
7. Construction Timeline
Project announced: 2018–2019
Construction started: May 2022
Inauguration/opening: April 2025.
8. Other Important Features
Light and sound show
Large fountains and landscaped gardens
Tourist facilities and parking
Major pilgrimage and tourism hub for Digha
Within a few months of opening, the temple attracted millions of visitors, boosting tourism in Digha.
✅ Quick Summary
Item Details
Total Area ~20 acres
Construction Cost ₹200 crore (approx)
Temple Height 65 m (213 ft)
Architecture Kalinga style
Materials Sandstone + marble
Start 2022
Opening 2025