Discover Jagannath Puri…!!!

Also known as Jagannath Puri, Puri is the coastal town in the Indian state of Odisha. One of the

most revered religious centre in Odisha being frequented by religious devotees and tourist is

none other than the Jagannath Temple. This temple dedicated to Jagannath, Lord of the

Universe has great religious significance and is considered as an important pilgrimage

destination. It is due to the existence of this sacred temple, a part of the Char Dham, Puri is

referred to as a Holy city in the mystical land of India. A visit to India is not completed without

visiting this coastal region.

According to legends, it is said that an image of Lord Jagannath was found under a fig tree

which impressed a King so much that he decided to erect an idol of the Lord on that site.

Though the actual origin of the temple in not clearly known. There are numerous smaller

temples and shrines within the temple complex which sprawls over an area of 400,000 square

feet and surrounded by a high fortified wall. With its richness in sculptures and fluidity of Oriya

style of architecture, Jagannath Temple is one of the most magnificent monuments of India.

Situated on the Bay of Bengal, this coastal region of Puri offers the visitors plethora of tourist

attractions apart from the sacred Jagannath Temple. It includes an array of beautiful temples,

rich cultural heritage, sandy beaches and exotic wildlife. In fact, the whole of South India is

popular among the masses for the ancient and medieval temples. Tourists from different

regions of the globe flock to this town in Odisha to enjoy the beauty of the place by visiting the

temples, beaches and other sightseeing options.

Endowed with one of the best beaches suitable for swimming in India, Puri is also a popular as a

beach resort. The unique geographical position of the place allows the visitors to have an

amazing experience. The pleasure of witnessing the sunrise and sunset on the beach gives the

visitors mesmerizing effects. It is a rare opportunity only available in few coastal regions of

India. Thousands of people are seen crowding in the beach from morning till evening to witness

this rare pleasure. In the Puri beach, sea shells are collected in large numbers which serves as

the main wealth of the beach. The different types of fishing boats made of solid tree trunks

which are enormously heavy are seen adorning the beach. On this amazing site, Puri Beach

festival is held annually and plays host to an array of beautiful sand art display. The variety of

superb pieces of art carved out from the sands adds delight to the eyes of the discerning

travelers. The beauty of the sky in radiant colors, the roaring waves and golden sands allures

the tourist a lot.

Other important attractions featuring in and around Puri are the large inland salt-water lake,

Chilka Lake and the Chilka Wildlife Sanctuary. A visit to this wonderful destination in India will

surely give you some golden moments of your life.

There are large numbers of beautiful and famous tourist destinations in India which attracts

the tourist a lot. From beaches to temples, exotic wildlife, hill regions, heritage places, India

plays a host to variety of wonderful things. Make India holidays and explore all these.