Puri-“Rath Yatra and the Beaches”

Puri in Odisha is one of India’s most important pilgrimage sites because of its Jagannath Temple, which forms the Char Dham Yatra. Mainly it is a beach town situated on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. It is a favourite spot for West Bengal people for a short trip. Apart from this, Puri has been the origin of numerous religious sects, including Vaishnavism, and its rich history has shaped the Jagannath culture in the region. Puri’s traditional art forms also often incorporate seashell crafts due to its coastal location.

The city’s culture symbolises its architecture, history, literature, art, and many more. So it attracts numerous devotes or tourists to the Place throughout the year. Puri also has many restaurants dotted with catering to tourists of every genre. In the 1970s, due to the endorsement of Bhang, this Place gained popularity among hippies back. It is still a famous destination for backpackers, while Bhang’s availability is now limited. With plenty of homestays and hotels, backpackers prefer to stay near Chakra Tirtha. And the local Tourist to stay near the new Marine Drive. 

How to reach

Bhubneshwar airport, which is 53 km away from the Puri. It is linked to major cities across the region. You can take a bus, car, and taxi to get here by road. The railway station is connected to all the major cities of India. 

Rath Yatra (chariot festival)

It is a widely celebrated festival in Puri, a Place that celebrates June-July. In the 3rd century B.C. Puri, known as the Place of Lord Shiva, is the imposing history and legacy of Puri. The Konark and Bhubaneshwar make the golden triangle of Orissa, with their holy relevance and traditional heritage tourism centres in this state. In the future, Puri will become an industrial hub with major manufacturing companies.

Shopping for Souvenirs at Puri

Puri, the holy town, showcases rich traditions of handicrafts. You can purchase handicraft items like brass, wood carvings, bangles, and many more. So it enhances your stay at the Place, and also you can enjoy the area with your loved ones. 

Culture of Puri

The city adopts its culture from various festivals celebrated throughout the year. Among these festivals, Rath Yatra at Jagannath temple is the most popular one added to Puri’s culture. Apart from this, Puri also extracts its culture from other festivals include-Snana Yatra, Chandan Yatra, and the Car Festival. The Chariot Festival, or Rath Yatra, is the native festival of Odisha and is now celebrated across India. Puri’s culture represents its history, architecture, literature, art, and craft with a worship culture dominance.  

Top Places to Enjoy a happy weekend around Puri

Sri Jagannath Puri Temple

It is situated in the divine town of Puri. Indradyumna, King of the 11th century, constructed the Temple. This renowned Temple serves as Lord Jagannath’s abode, considered a form of Lord Vishnu. It is the most popular Place for Hindus as it is included in the godly Char Dham Yatra with Badrinath, Rameshwaram, and Dwarka. 

As marine drive rises, many minor temples are within this Place’s structures. It leaves you with the impression of entering the very abode of the Gods. The construction of the Temple is like icing on the cake. It has four gates, which are amazingly created with fancy sculptures. Jagannath Puri temple appears to check all the criteria and is a location that fits your bucket; it has wonderful food and a calm attitude towards God.

Narendra Tank

Narendra Tank was built in the 15th century and is one of Odisha’s biggest tanks. The tank is supposed to be holy, with many small and big temples around it. Amid the Lake, an island is adorned with a small temple called Chandana Mandapa.

Pipili

It is a town in Puri, which is popular for its infinite handicraft products sold here. The entire farming depends on the crafts, and they also offer all sorts of products. Figures of birds, flowers, animals, bed sheets, pillow covers, handbags, and purses are found here with the best quality. The state also has many food stalls that can make you hungry while shopping.  

Chillika Lake

It is Asia’s largest internal saltwater lake, heaven on earth for nature lovers and bird watchers. The Lake is dotted with small islands with fisheries and saltpans around the waterside. The Lake also has housed the most willing ecosystem globally. 

It means a wide diversity of flora and fauna can be spotted here. It provides a bodacious display of various fowl charms in all diverse colours. Tourists can also visit breakfast island, and bird island is the most visited place at Chilika Lake.  

Best time to visit a holy site Puri

Tourists can visit Puri between October and February when the temperature is pleasant. Those seeking God’s blessings can visit Puri during Rath Yatra, typically between June and July. The town offers you enchanting activities and culture, so you get to fall in love with the city. Also, the food and staying facilities are available at a reasonable rate. 

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Puri

Puri in Odisha is one of India’s most pilgrimage sites because of its Jagannath Temple that forms Char Dham Yatra. Mainly it is a beach town situated on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. It is a favourite spot for West Bengal people for a short trip. Apart from this, Puri has been the birthplace of numerous religious cults, including Vaishnavism, which has played a significant role in shaping the historic Jagannath culture of the region. Puri is located on the coastal shores, so its traditional art forms often incorporate seashell crafts.

Char Dham

The Char Dham refers to four different pilgrimage sites in India. Indians believe that visiting Char Dham helps achieve salvation (moksha). These four Dhams are Rameswaram, Badrinath, Puri, and Dwarka. It is also believed that every Hindu must visit these Dhams at least once in their lifetime. Chota Char Dham is a small circuit of these four pilgrimages in Uttarakhand. These are Gangotri, Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Yamunotri. It is said that wherever Lord Vishnu exists, Lord Shiva resides nearby. The Char Dham follows this regulation. Kedarnath has been considered as the Badrinath pair.

Chariot Festival

The Chariot Festival is well known as Rath Yatra in Puri. In the 3rd century B.C. Puri, known as the Place of Lord Shiva, is the imposing history and legacy of Puri. Rath Yatra is one of the popular festivals of this Place that celebrates June-July. Those who want God’s blessings must visit this Place during Rath Yatra, which celebrates June-July. The Konark and Bhubaneshwar make the golden triangle of Orissa. In the future, Puri will become an industrial hub with major manufacturing companies. With the regional relevance and traditional heritage centres of tourism in this state.

Snana Yatra

Snana Yatra, also known as Deba Snana Purnima, is a popular festival in Jyeshtha. The first occasion is when the deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra, Sudarshan, and Madanmohan are brought out from the Temple. And taken in procession, Snana Bedi was placed in the NorthEastern corner of the outer compound. During this time, a holy will host Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra. During a specific period known as “Anabasara Kala,” considered an inauspicious time for worship, the deities are placed in a designated “sick room” called Ratan vedi inside the Temple.