Puri

India

Puri finds itself stamped in the state of Odisha in Eastern India and is fittingly called the ‘Temple Town’ due to its namesake, the Jagannath Temple, which is one of the foremost pilgrimage sites for Hindus, besides being known for having the largest kitchen in the world.

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On the map, Puri finds itself stamped in the state of Odisha in Eastern India and is fittingly called the ‘Temple Town’ due to its namesake, the Jagannath Temple, which is one of the foremost pilgrimage sites for Hindus, besides being known for having the largest kitchen in the world. Additionally, 24 festivals including 13 major ones are held every …

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CITY Puri STATE Orissa/ Odisha COUNTRY India CONTINENT Asia LANGUAGE Oriya, Hindi CURRENCY Indian Rupee BEST TIME TO VISIT November to February NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Puri Railway Station (PURI) NEAREST AIRPORT Biju Patnaik airport. Bhubaneshwar (BBI) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 112 INTERNET ACCESS Gandhara Travel Agents All-in-one internet cafe, car organiser, ticket agent and money changer. VISA Required for most visitors; …

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Getting Around

A few places along CT Rd rent bicycles (per day ₹50), mopeds (per day ₹250) and motorbikes (per day ₹350). From CT Rd, cycle-rickshaws charge ₹50 to the train station and ₹80 to the bus stands or Jagannath Mandir. Auto rickshaws charge marginally more.

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History & Culture

Puri is believed to be synonymous with Lord Jagannath and vice versa. Several attempts have been made to find the real historical roots of the city but not much has been forthcoming. Folklore has it that the Jagannath Dharma was in existence since the beginning of humanity. Puri and the Jagannath Temple were invaded 18 times by Hindu and Muslim …

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Top Attractions

Jagannath Temple The sacred abode of Lord Jagannath or the Lord of the Universe, the Jagannath Temple is one of the most renowned temples not only in Orissa but in India. Thousands of devotees pour in from different parts of the country and the world to pay their homage to the presiding deity. The temple is an architectural splendour towering …

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