PuriThe azure waters gently lapping thesoft sandy beach perfect forswimming, coupled with a heady,ceaseless milieu of religious fervorin the city nearby- the result is Puri.Welcome to this holy seasidedestination where devotees throngespecially to visit the JagannathTemple.

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Among the most revered cities for Hindus,Puri is part of the Char Dham pilgrimagesand also one of the 7 holy Indian cities. Thebeach here is wonderful for swimming andperfect for watching the sunrise and sunset.Puri's top attraction is the highly reveredJagannath Temple, famed for its ChariotFestival. No less astounding is the SunTemple at Konark amongst a slew of othersightseeing wonders. The Sun Temple is aWorld Heritage Site and dazzles theonlooker with its amazing sculptures andarchitectural brilliance.

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What To

SEE5 Sights

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1 Jagannath Temple

Grand Road, Puri, Odisha 752001,India

A must visit place if not for religiousinclinations, then for its architecturalmagnificence, Jagannath Temple is indeed asight to behold. It is constructed by a groupof Oriya workers, who wished to replicatethe architecture of the Jagannath temple inPuri. The peak of the temple reaches 21.3min height. The temple complex is tinted inthe shade of burnt brick, because of the useof sandstone brought from Orissa. Morethan 600 tonnes of sandstone was used tobuild the entire temple, and around 60stone carvers were brought in to work on it.

Though the main deity is Jagannath (themain deity of the Oriya people) along withhis siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, thereare separate shrines for Goddess Laxmi,Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and theNavagrahas. Rathyatra, the main festival ofOrissa, is celebrated in a big way at theJagannath Temple of Puri. Hence, the annual

Rath Yatra festival is also celebrated at thistemple, during which the three main deitiesare carried out as a grand procession with alot of pomp and show.

2 Konark Sun Temple

Konark, Puri, Odisha 752111, India

The Konark Sun Temple is probably thehighest point in Orissa temple architecture.Shaped in the form of a giant chariot withexquisitely carved wheels and pillars, thetemple is dedicated to the Sun god-Surya Deva. The wordKonark comes from the merger of twoSanskrit words-Kona meaning corner andArka meaning Sun. It is a symbol of the mathematical prowessof the ancient scholars and skilledworkmanship of the sculptors. 

The present-day temple was built in the13th-century by King Narasimhadeva I of theEastern Ganga dynasty to commemorate hisvictory over Tughral Tughan Khan. Thetemple was originally built on the shoreline

of river Chandrabhaga, but the waterlinehas receded long since then.

According to the ancient texts, there mighthave been a sun temple built on the samesite sometime during the 9th century. Theoriginal Konark temple is accredited toSamba, the son of Lord Krishna, who wascursed with leprosy. On the advice of a sage,he worshipped Surya Deva for 12 years postwhich he was cured.

 

3 Puri Beach

Chakratara Road, Puri, Odisha,752001, India

The Puri beach offers spectacular views ofboth sunrise and sunset. Take a stroll or justsit and enjoy the waves, anytime of the day,it’s truly a one of a kind experience. You aresure to get mesmerized by the calmnessand beauty of the long golden beach, whichdraws a large number of both international

and domestic tourists.

The beach is the site of the Annual PuriBeach Festival and it also hosts sand artdisplays, including the artwork of theinternationally acclaimed local sand artist,Sudarsan Pattnaik. Don’t forget to grab afew seashells and pearls sold by localvendors at the beach.

4 Chilika Lake

Chilika, Satapada, Khordha, Puri,Odisha, 752001, India

The journey from Puri to Chilika Lake will initself charm you as it brings alive the rusticlife of Orissa. Known as the largest brackishwater lake in Asia, it is also the largestwintering ground for migratory birds on theIndian sub-continent, housing various rarespecies of birds. Apart from variousdomestic birds, the lake also habitats manymigratory birds from Iran, Afghanistan, Iraqand the Himalayas. The birds come to theChilika Lake in between October and March,making winters the best time to visit.

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Rich in waterbirds and other aquaticcreatures as well, the major attraction ofthis place is the Irrawaddy Dolphins that onecan see swimming in the waters of the lake.You can also see the famous ChilikaDolphins in Satapada (50 km from Puri),which is the junction of Chilika Lake and Bayof Bengal.

5 Shree Lokanath Temple

2.5 Kms West of Lord JagannathaTemple, Puri, Odisha, 752001, India

This well known Lord Shiva temple wasconstructed in the 11th century.Mythologically, it is believed that the Shivlingof the temple was founded by Lord Ram.The specialty of this Shivling is that it isalways submerged in water. According tobelief, Goddess Ganga flows as a stream ofwater through the head of theShivling. Ranked next to only ShriJagannath Temple, it is situated around 3km from it, on the Western outskirtsof the town. The main festival of Shree

Lokanath Temple in Puri is ‘Saranti-Somobar-Mela’, in which thousand ofdevotees flock to the temple to be a part ofthe auspicious event.

Where To

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1 Honey Bee Bakery & Pizzeria

C T Road, Puri, Odisha, 752002, India

+91-6752-320479

Come here to enjoy the best pancakes andpizzas, of different varieties in town. Ifsandwiches are your thing, then this placewill sure make you drool over theirextensive menu. Try the amazing grilled andtoasted sandwiches and fry-up brekkies.You'll love them all.

Enjoy all this with a cup of hot coffee, whichis another speciality of the place. Buthere comes the biggest surprise, what onemight never expect from such a place. Youwill for sure relish the most amazing lassihere.

2 The Gajapati

Chakratirtha Road, Puri, Odisha,752002, India

+91-6752-222440

Cherish delicious, both exotic andindigenous, foods and drinks at the multi-cuisine restaurant named Gajapati. Thisplace has one of the best chefs in easternIndia, allowing them create deliciousContinental as well as Indian food.

The desserts served here are mostly localand are really delicious, spellbinding guestswith their sheer taste. So, come and enjoydelicious dishes at Gajapati in Puri, with anambience that will make your day justperfect.

3 Wildgrass Restaurant

VIP Rd, Puri, Odisha 752001,India

+91-94370-23656

Within a small garden, there lies arestaurant that sparkles up its menu withrocking seafood dishes and Orissa's localspecialties. A small restaurant with nothingelse to boast about except its food, thisrestaurant is a famous one among thetravellers and the locals alike. 

The sculptures and the tree-huts aroundthe place add further to the charm of theplace.

4 Chung Wah Restaurant

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VIP Road, Puri, Odisha, 752001, India

+91-6752-223647

If you crave for authentic Chinese food inPuri, do try the Chung Wah Restaurant. Mr.S. S. Lee, the owner of Hotel Lee Garden,started this restaurant in 1975. During thattime, Chinese cuisine wasn't popular inIndia, let alone Puri, so opening a Chineserestaurant was a big thing. With a patronageof Russian, Korean and Japanese customersback then, to attracting locals and tourists ofvarious nationalities in the present time, thishumble restaurant established a name foritself in Puri. 

As of today, the family still maintainsconsistency in authentic flavors to dish outfavorites like Chowmein, Sichuan Chicken,Spring Rolls and vegetarian Hakka noodles.

5 Peace Restaurant

Chakratirtha Road, Puri, Odisha,752002, India

+91-6752-227645

With a simple and elegant setting, lip-smacking food and a cold beer to sootheyour senses make this restaurant what it is.The fish dopiaza, fried pomfret or king fishare something that you just cannotmiss. 

A thatched canopy over the simply puttables adds to the charm of the place. Theplace is so popular that you might need towait for a while before your food getsserved.

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SeeA: Jagannath TempleB: Konark Sun TempleC: Puri BeachD: Chilika LakeE: Shree Lokanath Temple

AccommodationF: Evergreen Holiday HomeG: Nitaai Gaudiya MathH: Hotel Narendra KunjI: Evergreen Holiday HomeJ: Nitaai Gaudiya MathK: Hotel Narendra KunjL: Evergreen Holiday HomeM: Nitaai Gaudiya MathN: Hotel Narendra Kunj

FoodO: Honey Bee Bakery & PizzeriaP: The GajapatiQ: Wildgrass RestaurantR: Chung Wah RestaurantS: Peace Restaurant