The Journey to the "Land of Jagannath". Puri is one of the most holiest places in India & is considered as one of the biggest pilgrimage hub of Eastern India. In Puri there are a lot of places where one can visit and satisfy there inner soul for a proper spiritual and devotional voyage. The main attractions in Puri are the "Jagannath Mandir", which is more than 1000 years old.
The magnificent Puri Beach and the Bay of Bengal is a treat to a persons eye.
"The Jagannath Temple" of Puri is a sacred Vaishnava temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath and located on the eastern coast of India, at Puri in the state of Odisha. The temple is an important pilgrimage destination and is particularly visited by devotees of Supreme lord Sri Krishna and is one of the Char Dham pilgrimages that anyone is expected to make in one's lifetime. Words will fall short if one gives a explanation of this holy temple, therefore its a must visit place for all the travelers to Odisha.
The other attractions in Puri, is the Tourism Festival which takes place opposite to Swargdwar.
The sun rise & sun set is the most beautiful show to witness in the wilderness of sands and tides.
The other attractions in Odisha are the Chilka Lake, the Konarak Sun Temple in Koanrak, the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, the Ram Mandir in Bhubaneswar and the Dhauli Shanti Stupa in Dhauli.
Konark Sun Templeis a 13th-century CE Sun Temple at Konark in Orissa, India. It is believed that the temple was built by king Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty II in 1255. The temple is complex in the shape of a gigantic chariot, having elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. A major part of the structure is now in ruins. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has also featured on various list of Seven Wonders of India. The temple is 35 km from Puri and 65 km from Bhubaneswar.
The "Lingaraja temple" is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. The central tower of the temple is 180 ft tall. The temple represents the quintessence of the Kalinga Architecture and culminating the medieval stages of the architectural tradition at Bhubaneswar. The Shivling is a magnificent and has his own attractions. The only Shivling in the world where both Tulsi leaves & Bel leaves are used to worship Mahadev, Shiv. Visiting this temple must be on every one's list while visiting Odisha.
Ram Mandir in the heart of Bhubaneswar, near Kharavel Nagar, Janpath, is a temple housing beautiful images of Lord Rama, Lord Lakshman, and Goddess Sita.
Dhauli hills are located on the banks of the river Daya, south of Bhubaneswar in Odisha. It is a hill with vast open space adjoining it, and has major Edicts of Ashoka engraved on a mass of rock, by the side of the road leading to the summit of the hill. Dhauli hill is presumed to be the area where the Kalinga War was fought. The view from the Stupa is mesmerizing, the beauty is explainable. The Stupa is symbol of Peace, with many forms of Buddha statue.
To sign off form Puri, attending a sand art is of utmost importance, I was fortunate enough to be part of one.
Note: No pictures inside the temple, as it is prohibited. Sorry!
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