Sri Jagannatha Panchakam is a Slokam of praise and devotion to Sri Jagannatha Swamy in Puri Temple, Orissa. Puri was formerly known as Purushothama Kshethra. Lord Jagannath is a manifestation of Sri Krishna, one of Sri Maha Vishnu’s eight avatars. Niladrau sankha madhye sata dala kamale ratnasinghasanastam – a beautiful Jagannath Bhajan or mantra .
Shri Jagannath Ashtakam is composed by Sri Adi Sankracharya in praise of Lord Jagannath during his visit to Puri. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu recited the Ashtakam, Lord Jagannath’s most important hymn, during his visit to the Jagannath Temple. The benefit of reciting the sacred Jagannath ashtakam properly is that one becomes innocent and pure-hearted, gaining admittance to Vishnuloka.
