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Introduction Puri is one of the four holy dhams in India. Considered as the hallowed seat of Lord Jagannath Puri, India is washed by the waters of Bay of Bengal and embraced by the causarina-fringed beaches. It is very near to the capital city of Bhubaneshwar and is situated just 60 kilometers from it. It is also one of the famous beaches on the eastern coastline of the peninsular India. Known as the abode of Lord Jagannath Puri, India hosts the world famous festival of Rath Yatra every year. People from all over the world come to this place just to experience this gigantic festival. This place is very strategically located. It has the Bay of Bengal and the rice-growing alluvial plain to its east, Khurda district to it west, Sambalpur to its south and the capital Bhubaneshwar to its north. A forest in the west, which provides Bamboo and Sal, covers puri. Moreover the district of Puri covers most of the part of the Chilika Lake, which is the Asia's largest fresh water lake. History Puri, India was a part of the kingdom of Kalinga. In this place a tribe named as Sabaras, which belonged to the pre-Aryan and pre-Dravidian Austric linguistic group inhabited the region. This region has seen many ups and downs and has suffered the ravages of time. Places of Interest As it is Puri itself is an ideal holiday spot for its beautiful beach and exotic hotels and guesthouses. However one of the major attractions, which attract the people all over the world, is the temple of Lord Jagannath. The surrounding of the temple itself will make the person submit himself in front of God. With innumerable mysteries and legend in its heart the Jagannath temple appeals to the people all over the world to visit here. Another place of interest is the Ananda Bazar, which is the largest food market in the world. One of the most famous temples is the Gundicha Mandir that is closely related to the festivity of the Rath Yatra of Puri. Another magnificent site to visit is the Atharnala Bridge that was constructed during the 13th century. Puri, India is also considered as the gateway to the famous Sun temple of Konark. With its beauty and rich heritage Puri has been the one step destination for everything.
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