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Puri Travel Guide
Discovering the spiritual charm of Puri: A travel guide
Puri is a holy city located in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. Known for its beautiful beaches and rich cultural heritage, Puri is a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims alike. As a travel destination, Puri offers a wide range of activities and attractions for visitors.
As a holy city, Puri is home to several important religious sites, such as the Jagannath Temple, the Puri Beach, and the Gundicha Temple. The Jagannath Temple, in particular, is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus, and is known for its annual Rath Yatra festival, when the deities are taken out in a procession on huge chariots.
In addition to its religious attractions, Puri is also known for its beautiful beaches. The Puri Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Odisha, and is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and other water sports. The beach is also home to several seafood restaurants, where visitors can try local dishes like crabs, prawns, and fish.
Overall, Puri is a charming and spiritual destination that offers something for everyone. Whether you're looking for religious experiences, beach activities, or simply to explore the local culture, a visit to Puri is sure to be a memorable experience.
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Shri Jagannatha Temple
Located in the holy city of Puri, the Jagannath Temple or the Pride of India was built by King Indradyumna in the 11th century. This glorious temple is the abode of Lord Jagannath who is a form of Lord Vishnu. It is the most revered pilgrimage site for Hindus and is involved in the holy Char Dham Yatra along with Badrinath, Dwarka, and Rameshwaram. Apart from the main temple which rises higher, several smaller temples within the complex will make you feel as if you have entered the Lord's house.
Puri Beach
In addition to the majestic temples, the chiming of bells, and an all-around religious aura, the beautiful beaches in Puri need no real introduction. Glowing with immaculate white sands, these beaches offer a respite from the chaotic city life. The magnificent shorelines draw in numerous tourists to the city besides the regular pilgrims. In the evening, most of these beaches light up with the vibrant chaos of the devotees flocking to the sea shores for the routine dip in the holy waters of the sea. The beaches in Puri are now also gaining momentum owing to the splendid sand sculptures created by the renowned artist Sudarshan Patnaik.
Markandeshwar Temple
Markandeshwar Temple is one of the famous Hindu temples in the city of Puri, Odisha. The temple is situated on Markandeshwar Street adjacent to Markandeshwar Talab, north of Jagannath Temple. It is one of the Panch Tirthas of Puri and one of the fifty-two holy Shiva places in India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is believed to belong to the 12th century Ganga dynasty. The temple is associated with the rituals of Jagannath Temple's Chandan Yatra, Balabhadra Janma, Ashram BJ, Sital Shashthi, Kaliyadalan, etc.
Lokanatha Temple
Loknath Temple is an ancient temple located in the city of Puri. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is one of the most important Shiva temples in Odisha. The presiding deity of this 11th-century temple is Lord Lokanatha in the form of Lingam. According to history, the Shivling in this temple was established by Lord Rama. The unique feature of the temple is that the Shiva Linga is always submerged in water which confirms the legend that Goddess Ganga flows like a stream from the top of the Shiva Linga. It can be seen only on Pankodhar Ekadashi, before Shivaratri, when water is drawn from the Shivling. Thousands of devotees come for darshan on that day.
Chilika Lake
Chilka Lake is Asia's largest inland saltwater lagoon located near Satpada in Odisha. The lake is surrounded by small islands which include the most attractive Honeymoon Island and Breakfast Island. The lake also serves as one of the most supportive ecosystems named after the Chilka Lake Sanctuary. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds in the Indian subcontinent. White-bellied sea eagles, greylag geese, purple moorhens, jacanas, herons, and flamingos are among the many species that make the lake a bird watcher's enjoyment. Chilka is, in fact, one of the world's largest breeding colonies of flamingos.
Gundicha Temple
Gundicha Temple is one of the most famous Hindu temples of Puri. Gundicha Temple is a common place of celebration during the annual Rath Yatra and is one of the most famous places to visit in Puri. The Gundicha Ghar was built by Gundicha Maharani, the queen of King Indradyumna, the founder of the first Jagannath Temple. The temple is located right next to the Jagannath temple and is popularly known as his maternal aunt's house because when the Rath Yatra festival takes place, Lord Jagannath is shifted to the Gundicha temple for seven days.
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