{"id":8964,"date":"2021-05-02T13:11:31","date_gmt":"2021-05-02T07:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/?p=8964"},"modified":"2024-02-02T17:40:04","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T12:10:04","slug":"things-to-do-in-puri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-puri\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Puri &#8211; A complete travel guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Highlight-Images-7-1024x483.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9720\" width=\"768\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Highlight-Images-7-1024x483.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Highlight-Images-7-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Highlight-Images-7-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Highlight-Images-7.jpg 1485w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#things\"><strong>Things to do in Puri<\/strong><\/a> <ul><li><a href=\"#tourist\">Tourist Places in Puri<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#nearby\">Places to visit nearby<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#eat\">Places to Eat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how\"><strong>How to Plan a trip<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#reach\">How to Reach<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#best\">Best time to visit<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#dress\">Sri Jagannath Puri Dress Code<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#time\">Sri Jagannath Puri Temple Timings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#about\"><strong>About Puri<\/strong><\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#history\"> History<\/a><\/li><li> <a href=\"#temple\">Sri Jagannath Puri Temple<\/a> <\/li><li> <a href=\"#facts\">Unbelievable Facts about Sri Puri Jagannath Temple<\/a>  <\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#hotels\"><strong>Hotels, Resorts and Homestays<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"things\"><strong>Things to do in Puri<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some interesting things to do in this temple town:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri8-chilika-lake.jpeg\" alt=\"Chilika Lake at Puri\" class=\"wp-image-8972\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri8-chilika-lake.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri8-chilika-lake-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri8-chilika-lake-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption> <strong>Chilika Lake<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Visit the Sri Jagannath Temple<\/strong> \u2013 Apart from the religious significance, visiting the Sri Jagannath Temple is an experience one must not miss. Try to go there early in the morning and soak in the atmosphere as people throng to the temple for \u2018darshan\u2019.<\/li><li><strong>Explore the numerous east coast beaches<\/strong> \u2013 There are many beaches in Puri, including one of the cleanest beaches in India \u2013 the <strong>Puri Beach<\/strong>, the lesser-known but amazingly beautiful <strong>Balighai Beach<\/strong>, and the exotic <strong>Baleshwar Beach<\/strong> with a forest cover.<\/li><li><strong>Visit the Chilika Lake <\/strong>\u2013 This is <strong>Asia\u2019s largest inland saltwater lagoon<\/strong> and India\u2019s biggest coastal lagoon. It spreads across an area of more than 1000 square kilometres and is home to the Irrawaddy<strong> Dolphins<\/strong>. It also attracts exotic migratory birds from different parts of the world.<\/li><li><strong>Visit the Raghurajpur Craft Village<\/strong> \u2013 Your trip cannot be complete without visiting the famous Raghurajpur Craft Village to witness some mesmerizing local art and craft.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri9-raghurajpur.jpg\" alt=\"Raghurajpur Craft Village\" class=\"wp-image-8973\" width=\"800\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri9-raghurajpur.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri9-raghurajpur-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri9-raghurajpur-768x307.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption> <strong>Raghurajpur Craft Village<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tourist\"><strong>Tourist Places to visit in Puri<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-1.png\" alt=\"Puri Beach\" class=\"wp-image-8979\" width=\"690\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-1.png 920w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-1-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-1-200x125.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Credit: Pallab Seth<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here are some tourist places in Puri:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Puri Beach<\/strong>: This beach is quite close to the Puri Jagannath Temple and has gained popularity as <strong>one of the cleanest beaches in India. <\/strong>While the sunrise and sunset at this beach can be memorable, the local street food can surely create a memory that you will cherish forever.<\/li><li><strong>Atharnala Bridge:<\/strong> A good place for a day picnic with some amazing views of the Jagannath Temple. There are around <strong>18 picturesque arches <\/strong>creating a perfect location to soak in nature. Keep your camera gears handy.<\/li><li><strong>Sudarshan Crafts Museum:<\/strong> Head to this museum to look at traditional artwork and sculptures on display. You can also indulge in some arts and crafts courses offered by the museum.<\/li><li><strong>Astaranga Beach:<\/strong> This is a <strong>white sand beach<\/strong> with one of the best sunsets in the area.<\/li><li><strong>Loknath Temple:<\/strong> This is a unique temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The <strong>Shiva Lingam is submerged under the River Ganga<\/strong> and is removed once a year on Pandokhar Ekadasi for worshipping. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-2.png\" alt=\"Balighai Beach\" class=\"wp-image-8980\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-2-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption><strong> Balighai Beach <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nearby\"><strong>Places to visit near Puri<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are in town for a few days, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/puri\/car-rental\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book an affordable outstation car rentals service in Puri and take a trip to some tourist places nearby<\/a> which are worth a visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Raghurajpur<\/strong>: Located at a distance of around 10 km, Raghurajpur is well-known around the world for its <strong>Pattachitra paintings<\/strong>. These paintings are made on palm leaves using natural colours. Also, the subject of the paintings is usually based on Hindu mythology.<\/li><li><strong>Konark<\/strong>: Located at a distance of around 38 km, Konark is home to the <strong>iconic Sun Temple \u2013 a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>. Ancient temples are spread across the town with some beautiful beaches.<\/li><li><strong>Chilika Lake<\/strong>: Located at a distance of around 40 km, this is <strong>Asia\u2019s biggest saltwater lake<\/strong>. It has a wide range of flora and fauna, making it ideal for nature lovers.<\/li><li><strong>Pipili<\/strong>: Located at a distance of around 38 km, Pipili is known as the <strong>cultural hotpot of Orissa<\/strong>. You can buy some beautiful local handicrafts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri12-konark-sun-temple-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Konark sun temple\" class=\"wp-image-8976\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri12-konark-sun-temple-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri12-konark-sun-temple-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri12-konark-sun-temple-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Konark Sun Temple<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eat\"><strong>Places to Eat in Puri<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some famous places to eat in Puri:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Honey Bee Bakery &amp; Pizzeria, Chakra Tirtha Road<\/strong> \u2013 A laid back caf\u00e9<\/li><li><strong>The Gajapati, Chakra Tirtha Road<\/strong> \u2013 Indian and Chinese cuisine<\/li><li><strong>Wildgrass, VIP Road<\/strong> \u2013 Local seafood specialities<\/li><li><strong>Chung Wah, VIP Road<\/strong> \u2013 Authentic Chinese food<\/li><li><strong>Radhika, New Marine Drive Road<\/strong> \u2013 Indian vegetarian dishes<\/li><li><strong>Ocean Caf\u00e9, Hans Coco Palms, New Marine Drive Road<\/strong> \u2013 For an amazing barbecue on the beach<\/li><li><strong>Bhojohori Manna, Gopal Ballabh Road<\/strong> \u2013 Local delicacies<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">On Odisha\u2019s eastern coast is the ethereal Chilika Lagoon &amp; like a cherry on top lies Rajhans island- caressed by waves of Bay of Bengal on one side &amp; calm waters of Chilika on the other. Till you visit us next, feast your eyes on these stunning visuals. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StaySafe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StaySafe<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/OdishaByRoad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#OdishaByRoad<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sy3MCeRUCy\">pic.twitter.com\/sy3MCeRUCy<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Odisha Tourism (@odisha_tourism) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/odisha_tourism\/status\/1388048926272491522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 30, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how\"><strong>How to Plan a Trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reach\"><strong>How to Reach Puri<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how you can reach the pilgrimage town of Puri:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>By Train<\/strong> \u2013 Puri is the last railway station on the East Coast Railway route. It is well connected to major cities in India. In fact, many cities have special direct trains to the city for visiting Sri Jagannath Temple.<\/li><li><strong>By Road<\/strong> \u2013 Puri has good road connectivity with most cities in the region. You can reach Puri from the following cities with ease:<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/bhubaneswar\/bhubaneswar-to-puri-cabs\"><strong>Bhubaneswar to Puri Car Rentals<\/strong><\/a><em> <\/em>\u2013 The distance between the two cities is around 70 km. Book a Bhubaneswar to Puri cab and reach your destination in 1.5 hours. <\/li><\/ul><ul><li><strong>From Cuttack <\/strong>\u2013  The distance between the two cities is around 80-85 km and can be covered within 2 hours by road. <\/li><\/ul><ul><li>From <strong>Kolkata<\/strong>\u2013  The distance between the two cities is around 500 km. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/kolkata\/book-taxi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Kolkata to Puri cab and reach your destination in 10 hours. <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>By Flight \u2013<\/strong> The nearest airport is Bhubaneswar which is at a distance of around 70 km. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/bhubaneswar\/airport-taxi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You can book a Bhubaneswar airport taxi and reach within 1.5 hours. <\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri5-how-to-get-there-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"How to Reach Puri by road\" class=\"wp-image-8969\" width=\"768\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri5-how-to-get-there-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri5-how-to-get-there-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri5-how-to-get-there-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri5-how-to-get-there.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best\"><strong>Best time to visit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best time to visit the temple town is from <strong>October to February<\/strong>. During this period, the weather is pleasant and cool. This is also the <strong>peak season<\/strong> for tourism since you can unwind at the beaches.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/jagannath-puri-rath-yatra-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> The annual Rath Yatra takes place during the months of June and July, which you can read all about in our blog. <\/a>Hence, if you are planning to witness it, then you should plan accordingly. Summers are very hot, with temperatures ranging from 40 to 45 degrees. The city receives heavy rain and intermittent thunderstorms during the monsoon months from June to September. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"timings\"><strong>Puri Jagannath Temple Timings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can visit Sri Jagannath Temple from <strong>Monday to Saturday<\/strong> between<strong> 5 AM and 11 PM<\/strong>. The temple is <strong>closed on Sundays<\/strong>. The best time to visit Jagannath Temple is early morning when the temple opens.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Copy-of-Religious-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Puri Jagannath Temple\" class=\"wp-image-8993\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Copy-of-Religious-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Copy-of-Religious-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Copy-of-Religious-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Copy-of-Religious-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dress\"><strong>Sri Jagannath Puri Dress Code<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While visiting Sri Jagannath Temple, it is recommended that you follow this dress code:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Men<\/strong> \u2013 Formal clothes. Shorts and other informal attire are not welcome.<\/li><li>Women \u2013 Saree or Salwar Kameez. Short tops and other informal attire are not welcome.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image.png\" alt=\"Jagannath Temple Puri Wall\" class=\"wp-image-8978\" width=\"686\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image.png 915w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-768x464.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Jagannath Temple Wall<\/strong> (Credit: Manfred Sommer)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about\"><strong>About Puri<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Puri, the Land of Lord Jagannath,<\/strong> is an ancient city and a pilgrimage centre located around 60 km south of Bhubaneshwar, the capital of Orissa.  The city is <strong>famous for its 12th-Century Jagannath Temple<\/strong> and is one of the original Char Dham pilgrimage places for Hindus. Additionally, some <strong>pristine beaches <\/strong>make this town worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"history\">History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Puri, located in the eastern state of Odisha, has a rich and vibrant history dating back centuries. Known as the spiritual capital of Odisha, Puri holds immense religious significance as it is home to the famous Jagannath Temple. The city has witnessed the rise and fall of various dynasties, including the Kalinga Empire, the Ganga dynasty, and the Gajapati rulers. With its ancient temples, architectural marvels, and cultural heritage, Puri continues to enchant visitors with its fascinating historical legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"temple\"><strong>Sri Jagannath Puri Temple<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri1-jagannath-swami-temple-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sri Jagannath Puri Temple\" class=\"wp-image-8965\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri1-jagannath-swami-temple-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri1-jagannath-swami-temple-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri1-jagannath-swami-temple-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri1-jagannath-swami-temple.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The town is synonymous with Sri Jagannath Puri Temple. It is <strong>one of the original four \u2018dhams\u2019 in the Char Dham yatra<\/strong> undertaken by many Hindus to attain salvation.  Lord Jagannath is a form of Lord Vishnu. While most Hindu temples have idols made from stone or metal, <strong>the image of Lord Jagannath is made from wood<\/strong>. This is replaced every twelve or nineteen years through a ceremony called <em>Brahmaparivartan<\/em>. Three deities are worshipped here \u2013 Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra (elder brother). Sri Jagannath Puri Temple is famous for its <strong>annual Rath Yatra or Chariot Festival,<\/strong> where these three deities are pulled on huge decorated chariots. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/jagannath-puri-rath-yatra-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover all the essential information about Rath Yatra, the splendid celebration of chariots, by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"facts\"><strong>Interesting (Unbelievable) Facts about Sri Puri Jagannath Temple<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri2-jagannath-temple-flag.jpg\" alt=\"Jagannath Temple flag\" class=\"wp-image-8966\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri2-jagannath-temple-flag.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri2-jagannath-temple-flag-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri2-jagannath-temple-flag-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>We all know that a flag flutters in the direction of the wind. However, the <strong>flag mounted atop the <a href=\"https:\/\/odishatourism.gov.in\/content\/tourism\/en\/discover\/attractions\/temples-monuments\/jagannath-temple.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Jagannath Temple<\/a> flows in the opposite direction to the wind<\/strong> without any scientific explanation.<\/li><li>Every day, a priest climbs the walls of the temple to change the flag atop the temple dome. The height is equivalent to that of a 45-storey building. This is done without any protective gear. It is believed that if the ritual is skipped even for a day, the temple will have to be kept closed for 18 years.<\/li><li>The Jagannath Temple <strong>has no shadow at all<\/strong>! In no direction, at any time of the day.<\/li><li>There is a Sudarshan Chakra at the dome of the temple weighing about one tonne. Without modern machines, it is a mystery how it was placed there.<\/li><li>Locals say that they have never encountered a bird above the dome of the temple.<\/li><li>While the number of people visiting the temple varies between 2,000 and 200,000 every day, the <em>prasadam<\/em> prepared is never wasted \u2013 not even a bite!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri4-sudarshan-chakra-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Sudarshan Chakra at Jagannath Temple  \" class=\"wp-image-8968\" width=\"768\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri4-sudarshan-chakra.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri4-sudarshan-chakra-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Puri4-sudarshan-chakra-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption><strong> Sudarshan Chakra at the Temple Dome <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hotels\">Hotels in Puri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some popular hotels for a memorable stay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Mayfair Heritage (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayfairhotels.com\/mayfair-puri\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mayfair Heritage<\/a>, Chakra Tirtha Road<\/li><li>Mayfair Waves, Chakra Tirtha Road<\/li><li>Pride Ananya Resort, VIP Road<\/li><li>The Hans Coco Palms, New Marine Drive Road<\/li><li>NRS Royal Palace, Sipasarubali<\/li><li>Sterling Puri, Sipasarubali<\/li><li>Pramod Convention &amp; Beach Resort, C.T. Road<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Toshali Sands (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toshalisands.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Toshali Sands<\/a> Nature Escape, Puri Marine Drive<\/li><li>Hotel Pramod House of Classics, Station Road<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Road-trips to Puri<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Route Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Distance<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/blog\/bhubaneswar\/bhubaneswar-to-puri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bhubaneswar to Puri (opens in a new tab)\">Bhubaneswar to Puri<\/a><\/td><td>63 km<\/td><td>1 hours and 30 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/konark\/konark-to-puri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Konark to Puri (opens in a new tab)\">Konark to Puri<\/a><\/td><td>39 km<\/td><td>1 hours and 08 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savaari.com\/digha\/digha-to-puri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Digha to Puri (opens in a new tab)\">Digha to Puri<\/a><\/td><td>344 km<\/td><td>7 hours and 28 minutes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>Puri is a mesmerizing destination that offers a perfect blend of spirituality, history, and natural beauty. This travel blog has uncovered the captivating allure of Puri, from the sacred Jagannath Temple to the pristine beaches and the vibrant local culture. Exploring the city&#8217;s rich history, immersing in its religious fervour, and indulging in its delicious cuisine have been highlighted as key experiences for any traveller. Whether you seek spiritual enlightenment, cultural exploration, or a relaxing beach getaway, Puri has it all. Plan your trip to this enchanting city and embark on a remarkable journey filled with unforgettable memories. Puri awaits with open arms, ready to captivate your senses and leave an indelible mark on your soul.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Puri is an ancient city and a pilgrimage center located around 60 km south of Bhubaneshwar, the capital of Orissa. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":9720,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1164],"tags":[1241,1239,1237,1236,1244,406,404,1234,1243,1231,1246,1240,1247,1235,1245,405,1232,1238,1233],"class_list":["post-8964","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-guide","tag-astaranga-beach","tag-atharnala-bridge","tag-baleshwar-beach","tag-balighai-beach","tag-bhubaneswar-airport-taxi","tag-bhubaneswar-to-puri","tag-bhubaneswar-to-puri-taxi","tag-chilika-lake","tag-how-to-reach-puri-by-road","tag-jagannath-temple-puri","tag-konark-sun-temple","tag-loknath-temple","tag-pipili","tag-puri-beach","tag-puri-car-rentals","tag-puri-jagannath-temple","tag-puri-jagannath-temple-timings","tag-raghurajpur-craft","tag-things-to-do-in-puri"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Jagannath&#039;s Jewel by the Sea - Things to do in Puri<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Puri is famous for its Jagannath Temple and its pristine beaches. 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