A sacred town - Puri entrances with its timeless appeal. Known for its superb beaches and fishing farms, Puri is a great favorite with peace seekers. A historic city, Puri is an important Indian pilgrimage destination.
Also known as Jaggannath Puri, Puri is famous for the Jaggannath Temple that attracts tourists and pilgrims from far and wide.
History
The earliest available history records indicate that the region that is Puri was a dense jungle that opened out into the spectacular beach. The area was inhabited by pre-Dravidian tribes, known as Sabaras. In fact the neighboring town, Dantapura was also a part of Puri in the olden days.
Over the years Puri developed into an important center for coastal trade. Rulers from the Ganga dynasty and the 15th century Gajapati rulers had a significant role to play in shaping the political and cultural history of Puri in Orissa, India.
According to legends, Puri was once a hilly and forested area that was inhabited by Austric speaking tribes preceding the Aryan and Dravidian races. Today Puri's major tourist attractions are the Lord Jagannath Temple and the
Puri Beach
Tourist Attractions
Though tiny, Puri boasts of several places of interest that are 'must sees' on tours to Puri in Orissa, India.
Jagannath Temple
Jagannath Temple is one of the most renowned as well as the biggest temples of Orissa. Established during the 12th century, the temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath (Lord Krishna), Lord of the Universe.
The credit for laying the foundation of the Jagannath temple of Puri goes to Raja Ananta Varman Chodaganga Dev.
Gundicha Temple
Gundicha temple is one of the most renowned temples in Puri, located on the northeastern side of the Jagannath temple.
The origin of the temple can be traced back to the sixteenth century. During the Rath Yatra, the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra are seated on ornately decorated chariots and taken to the Gundicha Mandir only.
Swargadwar Beach
Swargadwar Beach is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Puri, located at a distance of approximately two kilometers from the Jagannath Temple.
This place holds great religious significance for people, as it used to be the bathing place of Sri Chaitanyadev, a renowned prophet of the Vaishnava sect.
Puri Beach
The holy city of Puri is one of the most revered pilgrim destinations in India. It is situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal and is therefore, home to some of the finest beaches of Orissa.
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