Puri
is one of the most popular Orissa beaches that is thronged by the
pilgrims all round the year. The shimmering sand, high rising waves
and the unbroken sea bed of Puri lure national and international
tourists.
Puri is popular for its temple of Lord Jagannath. The temple was built in the 12th century and dedicated to the Lord of the Universe. Indian and foreign tourists arrive in large numbers every year to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath, the reigning deity of the region. The pilgrims wade through the waters of the Bay of Bengal and often gather in large numbers in the beaches to take the traditional dip.
Fishing is a major source of income of the people of the region. Catamarans and the nets lie lined on the beaches of Puri. A row of hotels stand along the beach of Puri.
Puri is popular for its temple of Lord Jagannath. The temple was built in the 12th century and dedicated to the Lord of the Universe. Indian and foreign tourists arrive in large numbers every year to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath, the reigning deity of the region. The pilgrims wade through the waters of the Bay of Bengal and often gather in large numbers in the beaches to take the traditional dip.
Fishing is a major source of income of the people of the region. Catamarans and the nets lie lined on the beaches of Puri. A row of hotels stand along the beach of Puri.
Puri Beach lies at a distance of 60 kilometers from the capital city of Bhubaneshwar. It is placed at a distance of 35 kilometers from the city of Konark. The beach town is well connected by the railways to the cities of Kolkata, Ahmadabad, Tirupati and New Delhi. The roads connect the town to Bhubaneshwar where lies the nearest airport. Puri is best visited during the months of June and July when the Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath commences.
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