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Wednesday 6 May 2015

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.

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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.

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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.

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