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Puri, situated on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, is a district headquarters. It is also known as Jagannath Puri because of the Jagannatgh Temple situated there. Puri is a holy city for the Hindus as the pilgrimage to the temples of India is not complete without making a journey to Puri.
The Golden Beach of Puri is a popular tourist destination. It is one of the best beaches for swimming in India. Because of the unique location of the beach, both the sunrise and sunset can be viewed from here.
The Shree Jagannath Puri Temple was built in the 11th century and it is the starting point of the famous Rath Yatra. The food of the temple is delicious and the highest point of the temple is beautiful.
| Population: |
1,57,610 (2001) |
| Nearest Major City(s): |
Bhubaneswar (48 km), Brahmapur (124 km), Rourkela (285 km) |
| How to reach: |
Puri By Air
The nearest major airport to Puri is Biju Patnaik Airport. This airport is in Bhubaneswar and is about 50 km from Puri.
Puri By Train
Puri Railway Station
Puri By Road
Well connected by road |
| Major Tourist Attraction: |
Jagannath Rath Yatra, Puri Beach, Chilika Lake, Narendra Tank, Museum and Sudarshan Workshop, Swargadwar Beach, Sakshi Gopal.
Temples: Gundicha, Shree Jagannath Puri, Vimala, Loknath, Markandesvara, Mausi Ma, Ganesha, Lakshmi |
| Speciality(Famous for): |
Jagannath Rath Yatra |
| Food Speciality: |
Halwah |
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