 Puri is the hallowed
seat of the Hindu religious deities Lord Jagannath (the Lord of
Universe), Subhadra and Balabhadra. One of the 4 dhams venerated by
most Hindus, it is one of their most sacred places of pilgrimage,
which has withstood the vagaries of nature and changing
times.
Puri,
situated on the shores of the Bay of Bengal is also a city of
outdoors, of lovely beaches, golden sands and gentle sunshine,
tempting enough to invite visitors, both Indian and foreign,
throughout the year. The sea in its various moods, now smoothly
rolling, now huge breakers crashing down upon the shore, the sunrise
as well as the sunset in all its natural splendor - is a memorable
experience never to be forgotten. It is possibly one of the few
religious places which provides the outdoor pleasures of sea and
beaches along with religious piety of 'darshan', a sanctified
experience of divine communion and hence draws crowds throughout the
year. Puri famous for its golden beaches is ideal for swimming and
surfing.
KONARK
 Konark, the Temple Chariot of the Sun God (Black
Pagoda) washed by the waters of the Bay of Bengal, can boast of the
most exquisite specimen of Orissan craftsmanship - The Sun Temple
where according to Rabindranath Tagor, 'the language of stone,
defeats the language of man'. The Konark Sun Temple built on the Bay
of Bengal in the 13th century A.D., today, lies almost 2 kms off the
shore. The Black Pagoda to the European sailors, it captivates the
spectators imagination. Constructed by Raja Narasimhadeva it is an
extant example of Indian devotion to the Sun - the God of all gods,
the very source of life itself.
HOW TO GET THERE :
- Road : All weather roads connect
Puri to different parts of the State and that of neighboring
States
- Rail : Puri is well linked by
super fast trains to metro cities like
Calcutta.
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