Situated in Eastern State of Orissa, Puri is a historic place and a renowned pilgrimage place. It is located at a distance of 60 km from the state capital Bhubaneshwar.
Puri forms the ‘Golden Triangle’ in eastern India alongwith Bhubaneshwar and Konark.
Puri is one of the four holy dhamas of Hindus, the other three being Badrinath, Dwarka and Rameswaram. Hindus believe that the pilgrimage of temples across the country is incomplete without paying a visit to Puri.
Set on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, the city is dotted with numerous temples ad ashrams.
Jagannath temple is the landmark of the city, the 65 mtr high temple greets you on your arrival. Apart from its religious significance the temple is also known for its excellent architecture.
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