Puri is
also known as Jagannath Puri and is the abode of Lord Jagannath. It is not only
a famous tourist destination but also an important pilgrimage site of Hindus.
Being a place of major religious and tourism importance, Puri welcomes thousands
of people every year coming in from all across the country but also rest of the
world. The major attractions points of this region are the golden beach and the
Shri Jagannath Puri Temple.
Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2015 |
Jagannath
Temple is the old Hindu temple that was built in 11th Century, with main
deities being Lord Jagannath, Balabadhra and Subadhra, with main four
entrances called Singhadwara, Hathidwara, Ashwadwara and
Vyagradwara, pointing towards Lion, Elephant, horse and Tiger. The main deity
Lord Jagannath is offered ‘bhoga’ six times every day and the food items are
made in a grand scale and given to devotees.
Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2015 |
Jagannath
Rath Yatra 2015 is a famous and grand festival at Puri in the month of June or
July every year and this festival indicates the visit of Lord Jagannath’s.
During this celebration three richly decorated chariots in the shape of temple
shapes are taken through the streets of Puri. Lord Jagannath, along with
Lord Balarama and their sister Subadra visiting their aunt’s temple is regarded
very sacred and devotees of all the faiths joined this darshan.
Apart
from the glory of the Jagannatha Temple in Puri, this place has a separate
attraction for sea-lovers. The sea is calm, relaxing in this area that makes a soothing
atmosphere and seeing the sunrise or sunset on the beach is another amazing
experience that you cannot just afford to lose it. Picking up different shells
or watching the jelly fish going their way into the sand, is a beautiful sight
that is enjoyed by all tourists.
A must thing
do in Puri is to visit the beaches which is famous for its golden beaches and
rough waters that give the ideal conditions for water surfing and other entertaining
water sport activities. Therefore, a visit to the famous Jagannath Puri temple
is a must to enjoy you in the serene environment of this place.
When you
visit Puri for Jagannath temple you will find many hotels near Puri sea beach.
In addition, Jagganatha Puri hotels provide great facilities and services to
their guests. Also, various and lip smacking cuisines are served here. Last, it
is always advisable to make prior booking in the Jagganatha Puri hotels to
avoid any hassle as during the Rath Yatra all the hotels are pre- booked.