Lord Jagannath is the Lord of the world. The word Jagannath literally
means lord of the universe. Lord Jagannath is the symbol of universal
love and brotherhood. Jagannath is particular form of Lord Vishnu, or
more accurately that of Lord Krishna. The image of Lord Jagannath has no
legs just has stump of hands. The idol is black in color. Lord Jagannath
is worshiped along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Suvadra. Lord
Balabhadra is the elder brother, Lord Jagannath is younger brother and
Devi Suvadra is younger sister. Puri, in Orissa is considered the real
abode of Lord Jagannath. It is believed that Lord Jagannath symbolizes
cosmic zero and that Lord is omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient. The
Jagannath cult has people of all religion and faith.
