The Great Pilgrimage
Puri
Lord Jagannath 's kingdom.
By the crashing waves of the Bay of Bengal, this city has dedicated itself to Lord Vishnu, here called Jagannath. One of the four holy 'dhams' was established here by the Hindu sage Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century AD. At Puri, the highlight of the year is the chariot festival - the Rath Yatra.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
Road links to Bhubaneswar. Nearest airport Bhubaneswar (56 km), Rail links to Calcutta, Madras, Delhi.
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel Nilachal Ashok, Toshali Sands, S.E. Railway Hotel, Panthanivas, Hotel Vijoya International, Holiday Resort.
WHAT TO SEE
LORD JAGANNATH TEMPLE: A 12th century temple built in the Kalinga style. Shrines to other gods and goddesses within.
Puri
Lord Jagannath 's kingdom.
By the crashing waves of the Bay of Bengal, this city has dedicated itself to Lord Vishnu, here called Jagannath. One of the four holy 'dhams' was established here by the Hindu sage Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century AD. At Puri, the highlight of the year is the chariot festival - the Rath Yatra.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
Road links to Bhubaneswar. Nearest airport Bhubaneswar (56 km), Rail links to Calcutta, Madras, Delhi.
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel Nilachal Ashok, Toshali Sands, S.E. Railway Hotel, Panthanivas, Hotel Vijoya International, Holiday Resort.
WHAT TO SEE
LORD JAGANNATH TEMPLE: A 12th century temple built in the Kalinga style. Shrines to other gods and goddesses within.
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ANANDA BAZAAR: The biggest food market in the world.
GIJNDICHA GHAR: The Garden House, the smaller sanctum that houses the deities during Rath Yatra.
PURI BEACH: Miles of golden sands and the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal - one more attraction of the city.
SHOPPING
Miniature stone sculptures, wood carvings, patla paintings, sea shell items.
FESTIVALS
Chandan Yatra at the Hindu new year. Snana Yatra celebrating Lord Jagannath's ritual bath. Rath Yatra, the ceremonial chariot festival every summer.
GIJNDICHA GHAR: The Garden House, the smaller sanctum that houses the deities during Rath Yatra.
PURI BEACH: Miles of golden sands and the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal - one more attraction of the city.
SHOPPING
Miniature stone sculptures, wood carvings, patla paintings, sea shell items.
FESTIVALS
Chandan Yatra at the Hindu new year. Snana Yatra celebrating Lord Jagannath's ritual bath. Rath Yatra, the ceremonial chariot festival every summer.
| Climate : | Summer: (Mar. to Jun.) | Warm |
| Monsoon : (Jul. to Aug.) | Warm | |
| Winter : (Nov. to Feb.) | Cool and pleasant | |
| Clothing: | Summer - Cottons | |
| Winter - Woollens |
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» The Heart of Heritage
» The Buddhist Circut
» The Great Pilgrimage
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» Mamallapuram
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