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                                               PILGRIMAGE IN INDIA

Jagannath Puri Temple:- The holy city of Puri, 60 km from
Bhubaneswar, is one of  the four holiest  points  of  pilgrimage
for  Hindus. The reigning  deity  of  the  city, Lord  Jagannath,
whose temple was built way back in the 12th  century, is  not
only of great religious significance to the people of Orissa but
is revered by thousands of  pilgrims  who  seek  His blessings
from every  part  of  the  country. This  intense  veneration of
Jagannath, or  the  Lord  of  the  Universe, reaches  its  zenith
during the annual rites of the Rath Yatra in the months of June
July, when the images of Lord Jagannath, His sister Subhadra
and brother  Balbhadra  are  transported  through  the  Grand
Road (Bada Danda) of Puri in traditionally decorated massive
chariots that are dragged by thousands of devotees to the Gundicha Ghar where they sojourn  for  a  week. The process is repeated when they are returned amidst intense religious fervor to the  temple. Though  the  temple  is closed to non-Hindus, the activities of the Jagannath Temple are so immense that they create enough colour and interest for tourists to participate in the bazar element of the proceedings outside the temple precincts. The other important feature of the town is its beautiful beach which, for  centuries, has  offered  pleasure  to  both  pilgrims and swimmers. This picturesque  beach  is  one  of  the  most  delightful  white  beaches  in  the  country  and  is becoming a pleasure haunt for tourists from all over the globe. Though the surf here is pretty exciting, the under-current can be a bit tricky, so tread carefully... The areas both within and outside Puri  offer  excellent  shopping and the nearby artist villages  of  Pipli (for  the  famous  applique  work), Raghurajpur (for  pata  and  palm-leaf paintings) and Balakati (for bell-metal work) bring shoppers directly in contact with  the  craftsmen  at  work. It can be quite an experience.

When to go:- Puri  is  situated  on  a  sea  shore, which  makes  the climate agreeable throughout the year. You may, however, find summer months (May-September) a bit humid.

Nearby Places of Interest

Gundicha Mandir - The Gundicha Ghar or Gundicha temple  is  an  important  part  of  the famous Rath Yatra festival of Puri. It has some interesting legends related to it. According to one the Gundicha Ghar is the house of Lord Krishna's loving aunt. On the day of the Rath Yatra,  Jagannath, Balabhadra  and  Subhadra  are  taken in gorgeously caparisoned wooden rath (chariots) from the main gate of the Jagannath temple to Gundicha temple. At the garden house, their aunt greets them by feeding them padoapitha (specially baked rice cakes). This place is regarded as equally holy as Lord stays here for nine days during the festival.

Sakshigopal - The shrine of Lord Sakshigopal is only 20 kms away from Puri. The sacred  feet of  Shri  Radha can however be only seen on 'Anala nawami' day.

Brahmagiri - (25 kms from Puri) is  known  for  the  living  shrine  of  Alarnath.  Pilgrims  visit  Alarnath  during Anabasara of Lord Jagannath. Nearby is the shrine of Baliharachandi on the solitary sand dunes.

Baliharachandi - 27 km to the south-west of Puri is the temple of Baliharachandi. Situated on a sandy hill near the sea and adjacent to the mouth of the river Bhargavi, Goddess Durga is worshipped here  as  Baliharachandi.

Getting there and around
By Air - Bhubaneshwar is the nearest airport i.e. 60kms from Puri. It is well connected to the other major cities of India.

By Rail - Puri is wel connected to the major city of Orrisa by regular and few express trains.

By Road - Puri is well connected by road with important cities in and out of the state, Bhubaneshwar, Konark, Berhampur, Taptapani, Sambalpur and Kolkata.

Accommodation:- There are a number of hotels, lodges, dharmashalas and youth hostel  and  Panthnivas, most of them along the beach. The wide range  of  accommodation  make  it  convenient  for  the  tourists  to  choose according to their pockets and likings. The budget class hotels are to be found generally at  the  norther  end  of the beach. The Dharmshalas charge a nominal tariff of Rs 2 to 3 per head per day. Some of  the  hotels  include Panthanivas ,  Youth  Hostel ,  SEA Rly  Hotel,  Chakrathirtha  Road,  Puri   Hotel,  Sagarika   Hotel,  Victoria  Club Hotel, Bay view Hotel. The Dharmashalas are on the Grand Road or at Dolavedi.