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Puri Sightseeing Places For A Heritage Walk

Author: Toshali Group
by Toshali Group
Posted: Sep 25, 2014

Puri is the center of attraction for both tourists and devotees, which is included in UNESCO from Odisha tourism aspect. Places to visit in Puri include various divine spiritual places that every devotee will love to visit. Located on the coast of the long stretched Bay of Bengal in Indian state of Odisha. Several edifices that situated with historical significance that reminds glorious past of Odisha.

Puri sightseeing places include:

Jagannath Temple

Jagannath temple, one of the four Dhams of Hinduism is the most popular temple created in the 11th century. Within the temple complex you can find a number of temples and story behind it. Till now the temple is limiting its criteria for Hindus only.

Golden Beach

Next to Jagannath temple, the Puri beach is the most popular spot in this holy land. Most visitors come here for a weekend vacation and to spend near beach. The beach offers excellent sunset views, which gives opportunity to chain of restaurants and hotels to emerge near the beach.

Swargadwar

The beach near swargadwar is believed to be the bathing place of Sri Chaitanyadev who merged as divine soul. Every Hindu wants to leave his last breath from this place to attain salvation.

Lokanath Temple

This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and you can see the Linga partially at the pond. It is included as one of the best places to visit in Puri.

The other important attractions within Puri are Sunara Guaranga, Bedi Hanuman, Chakranayrana temple, Beleswar Beach, Balighai beach, Bhoga Mandap, Puri Museum, Chakratirtha, Rohini Kunda, Narendra Tank, Satyabadi, Swetaganga, Baliharchandi temple and beach,

Apart from these what grabs customers ‘attention the most from tourist attractions around Puri are:

Konark Temple

The ravishing Konark temple was dedicated to Lord Sun and it was created in the form of a chariot. The temple was created by King Narasimha of the Eastern Ganaga dynasty in the thirteenth century. It has three significant sections known as sanctum with images of the Sun Goa, Natya Mandir and the Jagamohana. The temple is declared as one of the world's best tourist attractions from UNESCO.

Chilika Lake

This is the largest coastal lake of India and Asia's largest in-land salt water lagoon that has filled with lots of attractions like hub for migratory birds during winter, Irrawaddy dolphin sanctuary, Kalijai temple amidst the lake and the Prikud and Malud islands.

Bhubaneswar

The capital city of Odisha is the hub of various ancient temples and other attractions. The prominent temples are Lingaraj temple, Parshurameshwar temple, Rajarani temple, Mukteshwar temple etc. Mukteswar temple is known for its amazing sculptors and stone carving. The other visiting places are NandanKanan zoological park, Science Park, State Museum, planetarium, Ekamra Haat and many more places.

Apart from these prominent places you can visit varied other places, if you love sightseeing more or else you can spend your exotic vacation near the beach in Puri. So book your advance reservation for Puri vacation.
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