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Planning a vacation can be as exciting as the main event and in today’s fast paced life it has become highly essential and in fact mandatory to take breaks in between. India continues to be one of the most exotic travel destinations and the tourists apart from enjoying its scenic attractions; often come here in the pursuit of spirituality and to find inner peace. It has been the land of temples, mystics and religious festivals and festivities. Puri in coastal Odisha is one such place which is known for its spiritual relevance and beautiful beaches, and not to forget some incredible places which are in the vicinity. The city is known as Jagannath dham or the abode of the lord Jagannath whose 12 th century temple stands in the heart of the city as a symbol of people’s faith and belief. Those who plan to visit the place plan on visiting the Sun Temple in Konark, a world heritage site Chillika lake, known for the migratory birds who come down in the winter months from faraway places an...

A few days break in Puri can be an exciting as well as a deeply spiritual experience. This city on the shores of Bay of Bengal in Odisha is one of the most sought after holiday destinations. People come here for its beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters of the sea that is ideal for swimming and most importantly to visit the 12 th century temple of Lord Jagannath. This temple has a long history and the legends of Lord Jagannath bring in thousands of devotees from all over the world. The city is well connected by road as well as railways and those who want to fly down also have the option of coming to Bhubaneswar; the state capital which is just an hour away from Puri. In the city most of the people either depend on the temple or tourism to earn their livings and so there are a lot of Hotel in Puri and resorts catering to the thousands people who visit the place every day. Though tourists come here all throughout the year the winter months are the peak season and Puri receiv...

As far as tourist destinations in Odisha are concerned, the 12 th century temple of Lord Jagannath in Puri and the world heritage listed Sun Temple in Konark tops the list of almost all the tourists. Even for those staying in the state these two places are often visited because of their religious significance and of course for their beaches and other tourist attractions. The city of Puri is just 60 kilometres from the state capital of Bhubaneswar and easily approachable. People prefer to come directly by train as the place is connected with almost all the major cities in India and those who are strapped for time fly down to Bhubaneswar and take a cab. The golden triangle that connects the city with Bhubaneswar and Konark is an added attraction and the drive along the coast is absolutely amazing. People prefer staying in the city because of its strategic location and for the fact that you can easily go out and visit some of the most well-known places like the Chillika Lake, Artists’ ...

When the city is as colourful as Puri then it’s but natural to be on top of everyone’s bucket list. This coastal city on the shores of Bay of Bengal in Odisha is the canter of divinity and spiritualism, being the abode of Lord Jagannath. The legend associated with the deities and its spiritual connotations go beyond a particular religion and so the annual Rath Yatra sees the city teeming with more than a million devotees every year. Being a traditional Hindu temple the entrance becomes restricted but during the Rath Yatra the deities are brought outside the temple and are taken in massive chariots for all to see and pray. This unique festival has been going on for a very long time and in fact there is a Sanskrit University where scholars from across the globe come to study about the different nuances of Lord Jagannath. If you are planning for a trip then you can go through the history and find out some interesting facts pertaining to this massive institution. Not just a plac...