Puri beach is located on the shores of Bay of Bengal in the Puri District of Odisha. It is one of the most popular and sacred beaches in India.
Location of Puri Beach
Puri Beach is situated at a distance of nearly sixty kilometres from Bhubaneshwar. It is located very much nearer to Jagannatha Temple.
Attractions in Puri Beach
Puri beach is attracted to the pilgrims and the nature lovers because of the holy waters tranquil the surroundings which characterize the beach of Puri. It is one of the favourite destinations among the people of West Bengal, Bihar and Odisha itself. The frequently visited stretch of the Puri beach is located opposite to the Marine Parade. Puri is the abode of Lord Jagannath and is one of the popular pilgrimage destinations. The nearest railway stations are Bhubaneshwar Railway Station and the Puri Railway Station.
Beach Festival in Puri
Puri beach is the site of the annual Puri Beach Festival, which is co-sponsored by the Indian Ministry of Tourism, the city of Odisha, the Development Commissioner of Handicrafts, and the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Kolkata. Puri beach hosts sand art displays, including work by international award-winning local sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik. There are 24 festival hosts in Puri beach area. It is including 13 major ones, held every year in the temple complex contributing to the economy. The Ratha Yatra and its related festivals are the most important which are attended by millions of people every year. Sand art and appliqué art are some of the important crafts of the city.
Puri Beach as the Pilgrimage Destination
The Hindus consider it essential to bathe in the Pancha Tirtha or the five sacred bathing spots of Puri. The five sacred water bodies near Puri Beach area are the Indradyumana Tank, the Rohini Kunda, the Markandeya Tank, the Swetaganga Tank, and the Bay of Bengal also called the Mahodadhi, in Sanskrit `Mahodadhi` means a "great ocean"; all are considered sacred bathing spots in the Swargadwar area of Puri beach.
Visiting Information
Puri Beach is located at the city of Puri and the distance between Puri railway station and the beach is only 2 km. The nearest airport is located at Bhubaneswar which is 60 km away. The buses and taxis are available for local transportation.
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