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Tourist Place in Puri
Location:Puri,Orissa, India
Temperature:
Summer: 36°C,27°C: Winter:25°C, 15°C
STD Code:
674
Best Times:October to March
Attractions:
Jagannath Temple,Puri beach, Gundicha Temple,Chilka Lake
Language:
Oriya, Bengali, Hindi, English
Jagannath Temple
Jagannath Temple The temple is the biggest of all tourist attractions in Puri. Legend has it that the King Indradyumna who ruled the territory decided to built the temple upon seeing the deity Lord Jagannatha in dream. Following several difficulties, the temple was built and an old Brahmin agreed to carve the image on a sacred piece of wood. But the artisan left the job incomplete since he was disturbed in the middle of his task. The artisan is believed to Lord Krishna in disguise.
Puri beach
Puri beach attracts thousands of tourists throughout the year the most favourable time to check out the gorgeous beach is early November when you will have the golden opportunity to participate in the annual Puri Beach Festival. The blend of the crafts, cuisines and cultural of Orissa will definitely enthrall you. While at the Puri beach you may surely go for a refreshing swim in one of the finest beaches in India. Water adventure freaks and pilgrims alike crowd the Puri beach.
Gundicha Temple
Gundicha temple is the most popular temple in Puri. It is dedicated to the maternal aunt of Lord Jagannath. However its named after King Indradyumna, also known as Gundicha, since he laid the temples foundation. It is here that the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra & Goddess Subhadra are brought from the Jagannath temple, during the annual rath yatra.
Chilka Lake
Chilka Lake is one of the largest lakes of not only India, but the whole of Asia, Chilka Lake is situated close to Puri. Most of the people who visit the holy city make it a point to undertake an excursion to the lake also. Spread over an area of almost 1100 sq km, Chilka Lake also serves as a bird sanctuary during winters. While there, do not forget to go on a cruise too.


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