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| About Puri Tourism |
One of the oldest cities on the eastern coast of Orissa, Puri has the usual highlights of a beach town and is soaked in history. Better known for the world-famous Jagannath Temple, Puri is one of the four dhams (sacred religious centres) in India, others being, Rameswaram, Badrinath and Dwarka. This port city was ruled by the Kalinga rulers before the British took over. Dotted with temples, maths and ashrams, Puri largely remains a holy city and is part of the Eastern Golden Triangle which comprises Puri, Konark and the capital city of Bhubhaneswar, which is 60 Km from Puri.
Sightseeing Highlights:
The magnificent Lord Jagannath Temple, which was named White Pagoda by the European sailors, is the prime attraction of Puri. Built in 12th
century AD by Ganga King Chodaganga Deva, the temple is one of the
finest examples of the Kalinga style of architecture with a 65 m
soaring spire dominating the skyline of the city. Spread over an area
of 10.7 acres, the exquisitely carved temple boasts the largest temple
kitchen complexes in the world where 500 cooks prepare 56 different
types of offerings or Mahaprasad for Lord |
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| Reviews on Puri travel(What people have to say) |
 ARUP KUMAR, Kolkata | 30th October 2009
Lovely place to visit. Lord Jagannath and lovely beach to
| Overview of the destinationDon't forget to visit the temple of Lord Shiva- at Lokenath near Balia Panda (1 km away from Puri) and the Adiyatwa ashram. If you Food, sight-seeing and shopping You can purchase local handmade towels (known as gamcha), popularly known as Cuttacki and Sambalpuri gamchas. Activities & things to do Have a bath at Puri. But don't forget to take the help from nulias. Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Train is the the best way to reach Puri. | Sanjoy, Howrah | 13th October 2009
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Destinations in Orissa (Where to go in Orissa ) |
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| Articles and Blogs | | Jagannath Puri - Jagannath Puri, is the abode of Lord Jagannath or Purushotham, the Lord of the Universe. | | Foaming tides in Orissa - Puri was once the weekend resort of maharajahs and wealthy Bengalis from Kolkata. | | Official Websites | | Orissa Tourism - Orissa Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Orissa Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Orissa, List of Tourist Guides in Orissa and Transportation in Orissa.
| | Government of Orissa - Orissa Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance. | | Other Useful Links | | Weather - Weather forecast for Puri with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images. | | Lord Jaganath Temple of Puri - The temple of Lord Jaganath at Puri is one of the most ancient and the most beautiful temples in India. |
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