Best Tourist Places In Puri Odisha, India
| Place Name |
Category |
Highlights |
Entry Fee |
Best Time to Visit |
| Shree Jagannath Temple |
Spiritual/Religious |
One of the Char Dham, sacred rituals, unique architecture |
Free |
October to March |
| Puri Golden Beach |
Nature/Leisure |
Blue Flag certified, sunrise views, beach walks |
Free |
November to February |
| Chilika Lake (Satapada) |
Eco-Tourism |
Dolphin watching, boat rides, bird sanctuary |
Boat charges apply |
December to February |
| Raghurajpur Artist Village |
Cultural/Handicraft |
Pattachitra paintings, local art workshops |
Free |
October to March |
| Gundicha Temple |
Religious |
Ratha Yatra destination, peaceful ambience |
Free |
June to July (during Ratha Yatra) |
| Swargadwar Beach |
Spiritual/Nature |
Evening aarti, scenic sunset, beach market |
Free |
October to March |
| Lokanath Temple |
Religious |
Ancient Shiva temple, water lingam, sacred beliefs |
Free |
Throughout the year |
| Sudarsan Sand Art Museum |
Art/Exhibition |
Sand sculptures, cultural exhibits, artist gallery |
INR 20 (approx.) |
October to March |
| Baliharachandi Temple |
Religious/Nature |
Seaside temple, scenic picnic spot, tidal landscape |
Free |
November to February |
| Narendra Tank |
Historical/Religious |
Sacred pond, used in Chandan Yatra, ancient structure |
Free |
April to June (Chandan Yatra) |
Lord Jagannath Temple
Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri is the centre of tourist attraction and pilgrimage. It is one of 4 Major Char Dham Places in India (Kedarnath, Dwarka Puri , Rameshwaram and Jagannath Puri ).
Gudicha Temple
On the first day of the Ratha Yatra , the deities (Jagannath, Balarama and Subhadra) are transported in chariots from the Jagannath Temple to Gundicha temple . For next 7 Days deities remain in the temple and again taken to Jagannath Temple. The temple remains closed throughout the year.
Mausima Temple
During the return journey from Gundicha Temple , the chariot of Jagannath stops at the Ardha-Sani Temple (Mausi Maa temple). Here, Lord accepts his favorite rice cake known as Poda Pitha from his aunt (Mausi).
Ardh Shani Temple
Ardh Shani Temple is the places where Lord Jagannath resides during the Ratha Yatra.
Loknath Temple
Loknath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that Shivalingam in Loknath Temple is established by Lord Rama himself.
Jameshwar Temple
On the day of Radhastami, deity Sudarsana from the Jagannatha temple visits Lord Yamesvara. It is believed that once Yama (the God of death) tried to foil the meditation of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva became angry upon such activity by Yama and defeated him in a war. After his victory over Jama (Yama), Lord Shiva is known as Jamewswar (Yamesvara). It is Lord Jamesvara who is protecting the holy city of Puri from the influence of Yama.
Alabukeshwar Temple
Albukeshwar Temple is also dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is popular belief that visiting this temple make women fertile.
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