The four sacred ponds in Puri (the holy city in Hinduism
which houses the famous Jagannath Temple) are Indradyumna, Narendra, Markandeya
and Swetaganga. Indradyumna, located near Gundicha Temple, is holiest among the
four.
Indradyumna pond is 396 X 485 feet in size and is named
after king Indradyumna. Nilakantheshwara murti is located on the southwest bank
of the pond.
Narendra pond, also known as Chandanpokhari is 834 X 873
feet in size. It has a platform housing a temple in its center. Chandan Yatra
is held in the pond.
Markandeya pond is 370 X 530 feet in size. It has eight
Matrika images. Two Shiva temples – Markandeshwara and Nilakanteshwara – are located
on its banks.
Swetaganga is situated south of Jagannath Temple. Murtis of
Svetamadhava and Matsyamadava are found on its banks.