Mar 10
2010Puri- Beaches in India
Filed Under (Beaches) by chandrika on 10-03-2010
Relatively a lesser-known beach, Puri is one of the most beautiful beaches of India. Besides being a refreshing beach, Puri is also a very important pilgrim center of the Hindus. Abode of Lord Jagannath, it attracts thousands of pilgrims as well as tourists every year.
Location
Puri is situated 60 km from Bhubaneshwar, the capital city of Orissa. It is on the coast of Bay of Bengal. The white sand and the blue water can just take your breath away.
Places to visit
Beaches: The beaches of Puri are full of surprises. You just can’t resist taking a dip in the Bay of Bengal. The view of the sunrise and sunset are simply indescribable. It holds religious significance too. Many pilgrims take a dip to cleanse themselves off their sins.
Jagannath temple: This 12th century temple is visited by millions of people. The temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath (Krishna) The most splendid festival of Puri is the colourful Rath Yatra. The chariot of the diety is pulled by thousands of devotees and the procession is simply spectacular.
Gundicha temple: This temple is said have been built in the 16th century. It stands tall on the north eastern side of the Jagannath temple. The idols of Lord Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra are kept in Gundicha temple for a week during the chariot festival.
Chilka Lake: Asia’s biggest salt water lagoon finds its home in Puri. It is a haven for various migratory birds. If you arelucky enough, you might just spot wild dolphins at the lake.
Sudarshan Craft Museum: The museaum which was started in 1977 caters to the inquisitive needs of the tourist. Many famous works of art decorate this museum. The campus is surrounded by a Buddhist temple, a workshop and a library.
Sun temple: Just 35km from Puri lies the famous Sun temple of Konark. Built in the 13th century,Sun temple is adedicated to the Sun God. This World Heritage site is an artistic splendour. Beautiful sculptures adorn the walls of this magnificient chariot shaped temple.
Puri not just takes you way back into the ancient era it also mesmerises you with her several options of recreation. Shopping and dining can really be great fun in Puri. To cool yourself from the heated summer, you can always take a dip in the clean sea water.
When to visit
The best time to visit Puri is between November and April. Festival time is also ideal season to pay a visit to this splendid land.
Travel Information
By Air: Nearest airport is Bubhaneshwar (60 km)
By Rail: It is well-connected by railways to all the major cities.
By Road: It is well-connected by roads to all the major cities.
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Catholic church: The church, built in 1892, has artistic stained glass windows and a cemetry.The graves here date back to World War I and II. Morbidly fascinating, I would say!