General Information
One of the four holiest places in India, Puri is washed by the sea, and
embraced by causarina - fringed beaches. It is said that one obtains
'moksha' from the cycle of birth and rebirth, if one stays here for three
days and nights. Puri is the hallowed seat of Lord Jagannath (Lord of the
Universe), Subhadra and Balabhadra
State Name
Orissa
Distance from Major Cities
Bhubaneswar >> 60 kms, Balighai >> 8kms, Chilka >> 65 kms
Weather / Climate
Summer - Max: 38, Min: 27.1 Winter - Max: 28.2 Min: 15.2
Other Name of City
Sriksetra,
Also Known As
Sri Purusottama Dham" or "Martya Vaikuntha
Population
125000
Religions (Major Religion)
Hinduism (94.66), Others 5.34%)
Language
Oriya, Bengali, Hindi and English
Cuisine
seafood, with crabs and lobsters, curd (yoghurt) and coconut milk, Small
cakes, or 'pithas' which are both sweet and savoury, Chhenapodapitha, the
caramelised custard-like dessert, rice, fruits and vegetables.
Restaurants
toshali palms, coco palms, Mayfair Beach Resort
Temples
Lord Jagannatha Temple and Gundicha Temple, Gundicha Mandir , Brahmagiri;
Satyabadi, and Baliharachandi
Monuments
64 Yogini Shrine,
Other Attractions
Balighai Beach, Atharnala Bridge, Chilika Lake, Raghurajpur, Rath Yatra and
Nava Kalebara, Nava Kalebara festival
Wildlife
Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary
Excursions
Sakshi Gopal (20 kms), Balighai (8 kms),
Area
1,55,707 sq km
Shopping
Cuttack shops lining Nayasarak and Balu Bazaar, state handicraft emporiums,
Ananda Bazar, Bada Danda
Things To Buy
local arts and craft articles. Garments and other utility items made out of
applique work. Pipli.Silver Filigree, locally known as Tarakashi, Wood
sculpture, images of gods and goddesses, animals like elephants, peacocks,
and horses, masks, toys, boxes and bowls, "Ikat" fabrics
Rail Road
iPuri Railway Station
Entertainment
cinema halls, theatres, clubs, beaches
Best Season
October to March
