Places to visit in the city Puri
JAGANNATH TEMPLE - Puri
 A visit to Puri, one of the holiest destinations in India,
by default means a religious visit to the Jagannath temple,
one of the four sacred dhams of the Hindu religion. The
magnificent Jagannath temple is dedicated to the Lord of
the Universe (Jag-universe/ Nath-lord). It was built in
the 12th century and is considered as one of the tallest
(65 m) temples in India. Built in the Kalinga style of architecture,
the temple consists of Jagmohan (hall) and the Deul (main
shrine) in its front. The Nata Mandir and the Bhoga Mandir
were built later in the 14th and 15th century in the typical
Orissa style. The provision of having meal made of the ingredients
donated to the temple is a unique feature of the temple.
GUNDICHA GHAR - Puri
 The Gundicha Ghar or Gundicha temple is another important
site to visit in Puri. Regarded as equally holy, this is
considered as the place of Lord\’s aunt Gundicha. According
to the local belief, Lord stays here for 9 days during the
time of the famous Rath yatra or Chariot pulling festival
of Puri. On the day of the Rath Yatra, Jagannath, Balabhadra
and Subhadra are ceremoniously taken in gorgeously caparisoned
wooden rath (chariot) from the Jagannath temple to Gundicha
temple. At the garden house, their aunt greets them by feeding
them padoapitha (specially baked rice cakes). This event
also makes an important part of the famous Rath yatra festival
of Puri.
PURI BEACH - Puri
 Perhaps the only walkable beach on the eastern coast of
India is the Puri white sand beach. Puri beach is characterised
by its utter simplicity, the sweets and snacks hawkers,
the wonderful and loving people, and the widespread white
sand with the waters from Bay of Bengal continuously washing
your feet while you walk. Though dirty at some places because
of the commercial set ups nearby, you can still have the
much needed evening walks in the remaining clean stretch.
A lazy walk by the sea with few sips of hot and made on
the spot tea or tender coconut add up to that heavenly experience.
Moreover, you can also request the local boatman for a boat
ride into the sea.
TEMPLE OF CHILD KRISHNA AT INDRADYUMNA TANK - Puri
One of the many places to visit in Puri is the Indradyumna
Tank which is famous for its religious importance and its
relation to Lord Krishna. The temple has a Child Krishna
temple nearby and a small shrine dedicated to King Indradyumna
of Orissa. Located on the north western part of the Gundicha
Ghar, this Indradyumna lake is one of the five sacred tanks
of Puri.
ATHARNALA BRIDGE - Puri
Atharnala bridge also makes another site to visit in Puri.
It was built in the 13th century over the Mandupur stream.
The bridge is situated at the entrance of the town and is
considered to be an architectural marvel. This massive bridge
of around 85x11 metres is still in use by the city dwellers
here.
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