Lord Jagannath Temple devoted to Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra
and Maa Subhadra is located in a town called Ahirabandh in sector 3, about
1km from the city center. Sometimes known as Ahirabandh Jagannath Temple,
this attractive 90 feet high temple was constructed during the year 1975.
As in the Puri Jagannath Temple, 13 festivals including a car festival
are observed here in a year, with much fanfare.
The Jagannatha temple complex also houses an Ayyappa temple, famed for
its architectural design. Maa Maha Laxmi and Sri Ganesh Temple are
the other two temple located in the vicinity of sector 3.
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