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Lord Jagannatha is a form of which God?

Options

A

Surya

B

Vishnu

C

Shiva

D

Brahma

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Correct Answer :

Option B

Vishnu

Solution :

The correct option is Vishnu.

Lord Jagannatha is considered to be a non-sectarian deity but is primarily and most widely worshipped as an avatar or form of the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu, particularly in his manifestation as Lord Krishna.
In the Hindu tradition of Vaishnavism, Jagannatha (which translates to "Lord of the Universe") is viewed as the supreme deity who encompasses all avatars of Vishnu, and he is worshipped alongside his siblings Balabhadra (Balarama) and Subhadra.

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