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Known as the abode of Lord Jagannath, the coastal city of Puri in Odisha is one of the most fascinating places to visit. Most of the people coming here are greatly enamoured by its ancient history, grandeur of Jagannath temple, by lanes of Puri, filled with shops selling Odishi paintings, silver jewellery, brass items, sea shell figurines and exquisite handloom sarees loved by ladies all over the globe. Being one of the four Dhams (Holy places for Hindus), Puri has a steady flow of people coming from various parts of India and abroad. The numbers greatly go up during the Rath Yatra or the Car festival when millions of people come here to see Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra on specially made chariots. Tourists also come to attend Konark festival, Basant Utshav, Sri Kshetra Mohatsav and Puri Beach festival organised by Hotel and Restaurant Association of Odisha in November. But the first prerequisite of all tourists coming to Puri is to look for a hotel that’s ...

The temple city of Puri on Bay of Bengal is one of the most sought after destinations not only in the state of Odisha but also for those coming to India from abroad. Known as Shrikshetra it's one of the four holy places for the Hindus and thus throughout the year tourists keep coming to Puri to seek blessings of Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Throughout the year there are important festivals which are celebrated and the most famous being the Rath Yatra or the Chariot Festival that draws millions to this ancient city of Puri. Apart from the Jagannath temple that dominates the skyline, there are other temples which are famous for its history, architectural designs, wall paintings and religious sanctions. The crowded by lanes are a shopper’s paradise as the shops are filled with intricate silver jewellery, Odishi paintings, brass works, beautiful hand crafted stuffs made up of sea shells and exquisite sarees and handwoven materials which are a craze throughout th...

Puri better known as the Jagannath Dham or earthly abode of the Lord has tremendous religious significance for the Hindus all over the World. This ancient city is all about history, Legends and spirituality. Many scholarly proficient in Sanskrit and doing research on Lord Jagannath travel to Puri in search of old manuscripts and other documents well preserved in the state library and museum. The city which is right on the Bay of Bengal has some wonderful beaches and the tourist attractions in and around the city brings thousands of tourists on a daily basis. Though there are a lot of hotels, resorts and homestays in Puri most of them are in crowded locations. Puri Holiday Resort situated on the Chakratirtha Road is one of the most well established and luxurious hotels in Puri. Being slightly away from the narrow by lanes and crowded areas of Puri this hotel offers calm, serene and an utterly blissful atmosphere. There are a wide range of accommodation options to choose from if yo...

The religious fervour evoked by Lord Jagannath in Puri attracts thousands of people on a daily basis. For people from different parts of India and even those living abroad, this is a place that has deep religious significance. Rath Yatra or the Car festival that dates back to 10 th or 11 th century is an annual ceremony associated with Lord Jagannath which is awaited with eager anticipation and each year millions of people come to Puri to take part in this festival that's famous throughout the world. This is the only time when the non – Hindus and foreign tourists are able to see Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra as they start the journey on the colourful chariots. These chariots are pulled by the devotees on a two mile stretch to Gundicha temple to be brought back in the same way after a week. During this time it's really hard to find a decent place to stay. Apart from the religious significance Puri is a place that's associated with Art, Culture and rich he...

Located on the Bay of Bengal, Puri is a beautiful city in the state of Odisha. Famous for it's 12 th century Jagannath temple this city has a distinct Old world charm which draws people from all corners of Indian and for the overseas visitors its a place that's synonymous with rich cultural heritage, art and everything that's ancient and of historical importance known popularly as Shrikhetra, it's One of the major 'Dhams' which every Hindu tries to visit at least once during their lifetimes. Though there are many major festivals associated with Jagannath Temple, staged majestically at the centre of the town Rath Yatra or the Chariot festival draws millions of people every year. This is the time when people can have the opportunity to see Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra irrespective of their religious beliefs. Puri is also famous for its pristine beaches and narrow lanes buzzing with activities which can be equated with the busy Persian 'Bazar...