Emar Matha

Emar Matha or Embar Mutt (in Odia : ଏମାର ମଠ ; in Tamil : எம்பார் மடம்) was a sri vaishnavite matha or monastery located in the south-eastern (agneya kona) corner of the Jagannatha Temple in Puri, Odisha, outside the main Prakara near Kalikadevi Sahi. It formed a significant hallmark of South Indian influence in the city, and was renowned for its ancient library, the Raghunandana library.

The building used to be a composite complex that expanded over centuries. The structure was renovated during the Maratha rule of Odisha, but retained elements from earlier medieval era, featuring Kalingan architecture. Such as the doorjambs of Emar Mutt, which were noteworthy for having all the features of the Kalingan style. The matha housed images of Krishna and Radha, along with Rama Parivaram.

Embar Mutt is demolished in 2019 by the Odisha government under the HRIDAY scheme of Central government, for beautification purposes and facilitating pilgrims' circulation through the Shree Jagannath Heritage Corridor.

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