Puri-a Favorite Pilgrimage.

 

Let’s go to puri.

The place of Lord Jagannath is Puri and the temple is called as puri temple or Jagannath temple. It is situated in puri district of Orissa state in India. It is also a pilgrimage place to many. Puri is 60 km from Bhubaneshar. So it is a holy place to Hindu and a famous destination to all tourists. Puri beach is also famous for swimming or bathing and from where the Sunrise and Sun set both can be seen.

Ratha jatra is a main and famous festival of Puri. This time the Jagannath, Subhadra and Bal Bhadra are carries out on a rath and people take this rath with a rope.

There are many famous places nearby Puri. First is:

Konark. It is a Sun temple and takes approximately one hour to reach. The statue of lion and the elephant is beautiful. The wheels and the many arts are in the body of temple.

Chilka- It is a lake near Puri. Itb is also a large coastal area in India. This place is famous for many migrated birds and fishery. Chilka bird sanctuary is located here.

Udaigiri and Khandagiri- These two places are famous for their natural beauty. These are two caves and situated in two sides.

Nandan Kanan- The famous place of living animals and birds. It is one of the famous Zoo in India. Surprising matter is that two million tourists come here every year to see the zoo. There are more than 1670 animals and 125 species live here. White tiger is a hot attraction to all tourists.

Dhabalgiri- It is also a famous temple and lies on the top of a hill. From here the seeing of natural beauty is good with natural fresh air.

The temple of Puri will take a full day time. The khaja (one sweet item prepared locally and are given as Prasad) is also famous here. There are many hotels also, so no problem of fooding and lodging. Take genuine guide and enjoy the tour from heart.

It is well connected with all major cities and there are many trains also from many destinations. The people of Orissa are very simple and kind hearted; They are always ready to welcome all tourists.

Article Posted By : Ram Prosad AcharyyalView All Articles

I like to go puri sea beach many times.

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