Sightseeing in Puri

Sightseeing in Puri in Orissa is a great experience. From exotic destinations to a host of temples, the place has many things in store for you.

To begin with, the Sri Gundicha Temple in Puri is a very popular temple. It is named after Gundicha Devi who was the queen of king Indradyumna. During the car festival in Puri, it is a custom for the deities Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra to halt here for 7 days before they start for the main temple on Bahuda Yatra Day.

The Loknath Temple in Puri is famous for the worship of Lord Shiva. One of the myths regarding this temple is that Lord Ram had himself established this lingam with a Pumpkin or lauka. It was built during the10th and 11th century A.D.

The Jameswara Temple in Puri also belongs to the same age. The temple is dedicated to Jameswara Siva who, is believed to protect the holy land of Puri from the clutches of the Yama. The temple is also known as Yamanka Tirtha.

Sightseeing in Puri also includes the Daksinakali Temple in Puri. Situated at the south eastern part of the Jagannath Temple on Balishahi, the temple is dedicated to Sri Jagannath who is also known as Daksinakalika. Here, the deity is perched on a corpse.

The Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the most celebrated temples not only of this place, but also throughout India. Constructed as early as in the 12th century by Raja Ananta Varman Chodaganga Dev, the wooden images of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are a marvel to watch.

The Govardhana Math in Puri is also known as the Bhogo Vardhan Math. It was established by Adi Sankaracharya in the 9th century.

Sightseeing in Puri cannot be complete without the Puri Beach in Puri. Beautiful to watch, you can just relax and enjoy the ever beckoning sea and can even fall into a romantic trance.