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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/puri-editor.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Puri" align="right" />This is the land where faith leads to nirvana... And so believe the locals and devotees who throng this holy land year after year. Home to Lord of the Universe, Lord Jagannath, this land reaffirms the faith that there is a force greater than all else. As you walk on the golden sands of one of the most sought-after beaches, catch a glimpse of the red flag fluttering atop the Jagannath Temple, signifying that 'the Lord is within'. This is the land where millions of devotees reach every year to pull the royal chariots of the Lord, Balabhadra and Subhadra during the annual Rath Yatra Festival and this is where the Lord visits his aunt and enjoys being pampered by sweetmeats. Much of the old world Puri remains - in its winding lanes, stalls lining the beautiful beach and the numerous festivals celebrated in honour of the Lord. Dominated by the heavenly forces, you must set aside at least 3 days to move around Puri. And while you're here, enjoy your share of the mahaprasad or great holy food, which is nothing less than 56 different varieties of foods! Little wonder then that the Lord of the Universe presides here...
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March-late June, Hot during day & cooler at night
 
	Temperature: 27.1°C-38.2°C</td>
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June - September, Moderate rainfall

Annual rainfall - 200 cms</td>
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October - March, Cool days and pleasant nights

Temperature: 15.6°C-28.9°C</td>
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	OTDC 
VIP Chowk 
Station Road 
Puri 
Tel : 06752-222664

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 Jagannath Temple: Dedicated to the Lord of the Universe, this famous temple is surrounded by a fortified wall and is visible for miles. Containing within it a large number of smaller shrines, the main sanctum houses the idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. Right at the entrance is a huge black granite pillar, called the Aruna Stambh. The main entrance is guarded by two lions, hence giving it the name Singha Dwar. The main temple is flanked by almost 30 shrines, which can be visited when you circumambulate the main temple. Especially interesting is the shrine of the four-armed Goddesses Vimala, who acts protector of the Lord's temple when he is away. Enter the main sanctum and behold the wooden idols of the Lord and his siblings and Lakshmi and Saraswati, seated on a 4-feet throne. Jagannath sits on the right with elder brother Balabhadra to the left and little sister Subhadra in the middle. Once the bhog has been offered to the Lord and he is being decked with flowers, devotees may actually go up to his seat. You would also visit the Swargadwar, which opens to a stretch of the sea, where a dip is believed to ensure heaven. Legends have it that the original idol of the temple was carved out of wood, which floated on this stretch. This temple is the hub of great activity during the annual Rath Yatra, when the Lord returns to his home on earth. Three great chariots are constructed, of which Lord Jagannath's chariot is the largest with 16 wheels. These chariots are pulled by devotees who come on lakhs for this auspicious occasion. The Rathas halt at Gundicha Temple and Mausima Temple before returning to the main temple after nine days. Especially try and watch the Suna Bhesa, when the idols are covered in gold jewellery! 
 When visiting the Jagannath Temple, you must partake your share of the chappan bhog mahaprasad (56 course meal) prepared for the Lord. And of course, not without visiting the holy kitchen which has a staggering 752 stoves fired by wood and manned by as many cooks! The daily menu of this includes dals, vegetable curries, rice and kheer. It is best to eat the bhog sitting on the floor, from plantain leaves, though you can also purchase it to carry home from the Ananda Bazaar nearby. 
Open from: 5.30 am-10.00 pm (closed at 3.00 pm-4.00 pm for bhog)
Note - Non-Hindus cannot enter the main temple, though a view of the inside can be had from the roof of the Raghunandan Library in front of the temple

Gundicha Mandir: Located 2 kms from the main Jagannath Temple, this temple is visited by the Lord and his siblings for 7 days during the Rath Yatra. The structure has a dome-like construction, crowned by the Vishnu's Sudarshan. The temple has two gateways - one for the lord's entry and one for his exit. Non Hindu's are not allowed within the main sanctum. 
Open from: 6.00 am-3.00 pm, 4.00 pm-10.00 pm

Mausima Temple: Dedicated to Goddess Ardhasini who drank half the water that once flooded Puri, this shrine is visited by the Lord during Rath Yatra. On his way back from Gundicha Mandir, the Lord and his brother and sister are offered Podapaitha here. 
Open from: 6.00 am-3.00 pm, 4.00 pm-10.00 pm

Narendra Tank: This tank is the hub of great activity during the annual Chandan Yatra. During this festival, the representational idol of Lord Jagannath is brought here for a float festival.

Loknath Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the highlight of this temple is the linga that remains under water. Offerings of flowers, herbs and sandalpaste made to the linga get decomposed and are believed to be medicated, thus carried home by devotees. Among the few festivals celebrated here, the Saranti Samobar Mela and Shivratri are extremely important.

Puri Beach: This is one of the most sought after beaches in India, also considered holy because of the millions of devotees who come here for a dip when visiting Lord Jagannath's city. Enjoy an amazing outing at the golden sands of this clean beach, whose shores are lined with stalls selling yummy food and tiny trinkets. In fact, a large number of hotels line the beach ranging across all budgets. An especially prominent beach is the Balighai Beach located 8 kms from Puri and fringed by casuarinas groves.

Pipli: Located almost 36 kms from Puri, this small town is known for its exquisite appliqué work. Pick up alluring traditional applique items such as batuas (cloth pouches) and sunjis (embroidered quilts), bedsheets, umbrellas and garments.

Chilika Lake: The largest brackish water lake in Asia, this lake is the favourite haunt of several migratory and aquatic birds, especially flamingos. There is the Nalaban Island in the middle of the lake, which is a classified bird sanctuary. This lake is also home to the Irrawaddy Dolphins.

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 <td class="body-text" align="justify"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/puri-food.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Puri" align="right" />Puri's favourite is the sea-food, including crabs and lobsters, which are available absolutely fresh. Orissa's prawns and Puri's pomfret fishes are particularly famous, cooked traditionally in a hint of spices and served on a large thali. For some of the Eastern Indian delicacies, head out to the beach-front Phulpatna Restaurant in Toshali Sands Resort, which is known for its superb ambience and great eastern cuisine abounding in fish. Similar to this, Green Lane Garden Restaurant is also great for seafood specialties. Traditional fish lovers must head out to Bidesi Ghara near Swargadwar for their specialties doi ilish (fish pieces in curd-based gravy) and kosha mangsho (spicy, pan-fried mutton dish). Vegetarians can head out to Nandan on Grand Road and try their thalis and local vege bhajias. Chinese food lovers can head to Lee Garden Chinese Restaurant on VIP Road and Mughlai cuisine is available at Wild Grass also on VIP Road. For breakfast, head out to Annapurna Restaurant for piping hot dosas and idlis. We also recommend the roadside shacks selling an enormously popular chudaghasa, which is flat rice blended with jaggery and curd, seasoned with a mixed vegetable boiled with lentils and served liberally with ghee! More than these, what you cannot afford to miss here is a bite of the mahaprasad or bhog at Ananda Bazaar offered to Lord Jagannath and then distributed amidst devotees. Small cakes or pithas are extremely popular as are chhenapodapitha ,a caramelized custard-like dessert. And finally, don't leave without sampling fresh green coconut water, locally known as paida.</td>
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 		<td class="body-text"><img src="http://www.travelguru.com/travelguide/images/puri-shopping.jpg" hspace="15" width="220" height="140" class="body-img" alt="Puri" align="right" />This is a treasure chest of traditional arts available at the local colourful markets of Puri. Especially popular are artifacts made of soapstone, seashells and softwood. The region is especially popular for its fabrics and saris, woven in the traditional ikkat-style. Also check out the exquisite Passapali and Bomkai saris. Worth visiting is the Orissa Handicraft Emporium, which houses a fabulous collection of Ikkat and gold-embroidered saris. Another popular buy are the palm leaf paintings known as Pattachitra, which are paintings depicting mythological characters, Lord Krishna and Lord Jagannath. You can get also get your hands on a broad array of bead and bamboo works, masks and metal crafts. The Ananda Bazaar in the temple complex has a good display of arts and crafts especially religious items like conch shells and holy beads. Check out some of the local shops near the sea and areas like Swarga Dwar and Grand Centre - they offer a variety of decorative items like lampshades, mirrors and seashell ashtrays. Located near Puri, the village of Pipli is particularly famous for its appliqué work done on cushions, bedcovers, lampshades, handbags, wall hangings and umbrellas. Coloured motifs of flowers and animals adorned with mirrors and tiny shells are particularly noteworthy.

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 Undoubtedly the 9-day Rath Yatra held in June-July is one of the largest festivals you can every witness. This festival is actually a colossal procession of three chariots bearing idols of Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra on the Grand Road. Symbolising Lord Jagannath's legendary return to the earth, the chariots make way from the temple to his palace in the countryside. The construction of these huge chariots begin months in advance, since each carriage has different specifications. The idols of the three deities are also built of special wood and replaced with new ones every 12 years. The most exciting part of this festival is the Ratha Tana or pulling of the chariots by devotees, which is considered extremely auspicious. After nine days of joyous revelries, the three deities return to their original temple in a ceremony called Bahuda Yatra or the Return Festival. This is marked by a halt at the Mausima Temple where the deities are offered a sweet called podapitha. Thereafter, the deities are dressed on gold ornaments and the journey continues to the temple, signifying the end of the Rath Yatra.

Held in April, Chandan Yatra involves carrying deities to the Narendra Sarovara, where they are bathed in sandalwood and scented waters. Another popular festival is the Snana Yatra, during which the deities are brought to the Snana-Mandapa in a procession called Pahandi, and pots of water are poured on them by devotees. Celebrated post Snana Yatra, is the Anavasara Festival, when Lord Jagannath suffers from fever and medicines prepared from fruit juice are offered to him. A particularly prominent festival is the Navakalevara or the body-changing festival, held every 12 years. This involves the cutting of a specific mango tree for constructing the idols of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. When the new idols are installed in the temple, the old images are buried in Koili-Baikuntha. Post installation, the deities are prepared for the Car Festival.

If you have a chance, don't miss out on the Puri Beach Festival held of the beaches of Puri and which gives you a unique opportunity for visitors to interact with the locals. A number of interesting activities like fashion shows, sand art and rock shows mark this festival.
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 <td align="justify" class="body-text">Choose from a range of luxury and budget hotels in Puri. Combining pleasure with style, <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00000299&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Toshali+Sands&hotelClass=4&address1=Konark+Marine+Drive&address2=&city=Puri&state=Orrisa&pinCode=752002&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Toshali Sands </a>is one of the best hotels you can book a room at. Its added attraction is its very own private Balighai Beach. A 3-star hotel, <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00003331&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Shakti+International&hotelClass=3&address1=Plot+No.+83&address2=&city=Puri&state=Orissa&pinCode=752001&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Shakti International </a>is extremely contemporary in design and offers a good stay option for budget travelers. Close to the railway station, <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001537&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Sapphire+International&hotelClass=0&address1=Chakratirtha+Road%2C&address2=&city=Puri&state=Orissa&pinCode=000000&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Hotel Sapphire International </a>and <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001539&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Arya+Palace&hotelClass=0&address1=C.T.+Road&address2=&city=Puri&state=Orissa&pinCode=752002&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Hotel Arya Palace </a>are budget hotels with comfortable amenities. True to its name <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001555&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Surya+Beach+Inn&hotelClass=0&address1=C.T.+Road&address2=&city=Puri&state=Orissa&pinCode=000000&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Hotel Surya Beach Inn </a>offers spectacular views of the setting sun on the beach. Also located on the beach-front, <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001558&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Holiday+Resort&hotelClass=0&address1=Chakratirtha+Road&address2=&city=Puri&state=Orissa&pinCode=752002&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Hotel Holiday Resort </a>and <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002639&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Sonar+Bangla&hotelClass=3&address1=New+Marine+Drive+Road&address2=&city=Puri&state=Orissa&pinCode=000000&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Hotel Sonar Bangla </a>are extremely close to the Jagannath Temple. Located equidistant from the temple, beach and station <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00002672&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Padma&hotelClass=0&address1=Station+Road&address2=&city=Puri&state=Orissa&pinCode=000000&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Hotel Padma </a>is a popular choice for budget travelers. One of the best, if somewhat expensive is the luxurious <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001775&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Mayfair+Hotel+Puri&hotelClass=3&address1=Chakratirtha+Road&address2=&city=Puri&state=Orissa&pinCode=752002&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Mayfair Hotel </a>located very close to the beach. It has solitary cottages and its own private beach. Also close to the beach is <a href="http://hotels.travelguru.com/moreinfo.do?strHotelId=00001557&link=HotelOverview&hotelName=Hotel+Vijoya+International&hotelClass=0&address1=Chakratirtha+Road&address2=&city=Puri&state=Orissa&pinCode=752002&country=India&strAffiliateCode=00000080&strCurrency=INR&searchChoice=right
">Hotel Vijoya International</a>, with easy access to the Jagannath Temple.</td>
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