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DESTINATION GUIDE INDIA - PURI

ABOUT PURI

One of the four celebrated religious centers of India, Puri, the abode of Lord Jagannath, is also a very popular beach resort. It is the headquarters of the distict Puri. The reigning deity of the city, Lord Jagannath, whose temple was built way back in the 12th century, is not only of great religious significance to the people of Orissa but is revered by thousands of pilgrims who seek His blessings from every part of the country. This intense veneration of Jagannath, or the Lord of the Universe, reaches its zenith during the annual rites of the Rath Yatra in the months of June July, when the images of Lord Jagannath, His sister Subhadra and brother Balbhadra are transported through the Grand Road (Bada Danda) of Puri in traditionally decorated massive chariots that are dragged by thousands of devotees to the Gundicha Ghar where they sojourn for a week. The process is repeated when they are returned amidst intense religious fervor to the temple. Though the temple is closed to non-Hindus, the activities of the Jagannath Temple are so immense that they create enough colour and interest for tourists to participate in the bazar element of the proceedings outside the temple precincts.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS AND PLACES - PURI

JAGANNATH TEMPLE: Built during the 12^th century AD, this is the tallest temple (65 m) in Orissa. Within its precincts are the smaller temples of Vimala, Lakshmi, Vishnu and innumerable goods and goddesses and the Ananda Bazar, the world’s biggest food market. On the outskirts of the city is Sri Lokanath, an honoured shrine of Lord Shiva.

BADA DANDA : This is a shopper’s delight, offering typical Puri handicrafts. Atharnala Bridge near Puri spans seven centuries – built in the 13^th century AD. This engineering marvel over the Madhupur stream is still in use.

CHILIKA LAKE : This is the largest lake of the country. Surrounded by natural beauty, this is a bird sanctuary of several types of migratory birds. One of the many rocky islands inside the lake is Kalijai, with a temple for Goddess Kalijai. A Naval Training Centre is also situated here. One can view cavorting dolphins at the Chilika Lake.

RAMACHANDI : This is beautiful picnic spot, on the banks of the river Kushabadra with a temple of Goddess Ramachandi.

EXCURSIONS

KONARKA (40 km) : This is the famous Sun Temple, the crowning glory of Orissan temple arch Konark Temple itecture. Built in the 13^th Century in Kalinga style, the entire temple was designed in the shape of a colossal chariot, carrying Sun God, Surya, pulled by seven horses.

KAKATPUR (40 km) : Situated on the Prachi valley, Kakatpur is famous for the Temples of goddess Mangala and Banadurga.

RAGHURAJPUR (10 km) It is the artist's village famous for its Chitra paintings. The paintings are done on specially prepared cotton cloth which is coated with a mixture of gum and chalk and polished before natural colours are applied. The Patta Chitra art is originally inspired by religious themes as these Pattas were affixed to the sheltering screen behind whic Paintings h Lord Jagannatha, Balabhadra and Subhadra rested.

HOW TO REACH - PURI

» By Air - Nearest airport-Bhubaneshwar

» By Rail - Puri is well linked by super fast trains to Calcutta.

» By Road - Puri is approachable by road from Bhubaneshwar 62 kms. All weather motorable roads connect Puri to different parts of the state and that of the neighbouring States. Regular bus services operate between Puri and Calcutta, Raipur, Ranchi, Visakhapatnam and Durgapur .