Chandrabhaga Beach 3 kms from sun temple of Konark, one of the finest beaches of the eastern coastline of India.
Though the waters are calm here, but the main attraction lies in its views of the temple. The beach is also the venue of the annual Chandrabhaga Mela (fair). During the annual fair thousands of devotees come to Konark to take holy bath and it is said that this beach is natural cure for lepers.
Chandrabhaga is also rich in her marine resources. A large colony of fishermen from Andhra Pradesh beside the dried river mouth represents typical tribal life of India.
There is believed to be the Ashram of Chandrabhaga’s father and two small temples. The sight has aesthetic and importance.
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