The most famous secret of Jagannath temple is that birds are not seen flying over its peak. It is believed that Garuda Dev himself protects the temple, hence no bird goes above it. Scientists connect it to the air flow and the height of the temple. This mystery still surprises people.

The sacred flag on the peak of Jagannath temple is always seen waving against the direction of the wind. Every day the priests climb the hundreds of feet high peak and change it. Devotees consider it a symbol of the divine power of Lord Jagannath, while its scientific reason is still a matter of discussion.