Puri other wise called Jagannath Puri is known for the famous Jagannath Temple, its salubrious beach and its beach festival. Puri lies in the state of Orissa, India on the coasts of Bay of Bengal.
Millions of devotees visit the famous Jagannath mandir Puri every year. The Puri temple where Lord Jagannath is worshipped along with his siblings is of immense importance amongst the Hindus. Puri is considered to be one of the four most significant pilgrimagesof Hindus and according to mythologies a visit of all these four ‘dhams’ is mandatory for those seeking salvation. Famousfestival of chariots popularly known as Rath Yatra is organized in Puri every year in the month of June or July. The myth saysthat Lord Jagannath with Lord Balbhadra and Goddess Shubhadra while their visit to the temple of queen Gundicha halts at their aunt place called the Mausima temple for a meal of sweet pancakes. Every year three richly decorated chariots are prepared for the gods and a crowd of crores of devotees follow the procession. It is the peak season for the hotels in Puri, so don’t forget to make your bookings in advance with Toshali Sands Resorts Puri if you don’t want to miss out the Rath Yatra.
Puri has a long coast line which is known for its mesmerizing sunrise and sunset at the horizon of Bay of Bengal. Apart from the devotees this incredible beach has made Puri evolve as a dream destination amongst families and couples coming for their honeymoon. The golden sands of Puri and the welcoming waves of the sea seem to tranquilize you, to make you play with the waves, to get soaked in the saline waters of the sea, to be lazy and to chill out.
Puri Beach festival is organized annually in the month of November. The festival celebrates the beauty of the sand art which is marvelously carried out by the renowned artists over the sands of the beach. The festival also highlights the beauty of Indian music and dance. To pull the young crowd, performance of renowned bands and artists of rock music is also organized. Witnessing the vibrant colors of Indian culture on the shores of Bay Bengal with the golden sands sparkling with the lights of moon is an inexplicable experience.
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