District guide ପୁରୀ

Puri

Puri district is Odisha’s most visited region – home to Lord Jagannath, the Sun Temple of Konark and long golden beaches on the Bay of Bengal.

Top places to visit in Puri: Puri Jagannath Temple, Konark Sun Temple, Golden Beach, Chilika Lake, Harachandi Temple at Brahmagiri and Siruli Mahavir Temple. Festivals here are world famous: Rath Yatra, Chandan Yatra, the Konark Dance Festival and Magha Saptami at Chandrabhaga. Best time to visit: October to March.

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Beaches Puri · ପୁରୀ

Ramachandi Beach: 8 Best Things to Do Near Konark & Travel Guide

At Ramachandi beach the Kushabhadra river meets the Bay of Bengal beside an old goddess shrine, just 7 km before… Read the guide →
Puri Jagannath Temple, OdishaTemples Puri · ପୁରୀ

Puri Jagannath Temple: 10 Sacred Rituals, History & Best Darshan Guide 2026

The Puri Jagannath Temple is one of the sacred Char Dham and the spiritual heart of Odisha. Learn its history,… Read the guide →
Konark Sun Temple, Odisha – UNESCO World Heritage SiteTemples Puri · ପୁରୀ

Konark Sun Temple: 10 Amazing Facts, History & Complete Visitor Guide 2026

The Konark Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built as a giant stone chariot of the Sun God.… Read the guide →
Chilika Lake boat ride, OdishaLakes Puri · ପୁରୀ

Chilika Lake: 12 Amazing Things to See & Do – Complete Travel Guide 2026

Chilika Lake is Asia's largest brackish water lagoon. Discover 12 amazing things to do – from Irrawaddy dolphins at Satapada… Read the guide →
Maghasaptami – Magha Saptami at Chandrabhaga, KonarkFestivals & Fairs Puri · ପୁରୀ

Magha Saptami at Chandrabhaga, Konark

A Sacred Sunrise Where the Sea Meets the Sun Every year, before the first light of dawn touches the eastern… Read the guide →
Konark Dance Festival – Classical Dance at the Sun TempleFestivals & Fairs Puri · ପୁରୀ

Konark Dance Festival – Classical Dance at the Sun Temple

Where Stone Comes Alive Through Dance, Music and Tradition Every December, the historic town of Konark becomes a spectacular stage… Read the guide →
Ratha Yatra – Rath Yatra, Puri – The Chariot Festival of Lord JagannathFestivals & Fairs Puri · ପୁରୀ

Rath Yatra, Puri – The Chariot Festival of Lord Jagannath

When Lord Jagannath Comes Out to Meet His People Every year, the sacred city of Puri in Odisha comes alive… Read the guide →
Harachandi TempleTemples Puri · ପୁରୀ

Harachandi Temple, Brahmagiri: Where Nature Meets Divine Energy

Nestled in the serene natural landscape of Brahmagiri in Puri district, the sacred Harachandi Temple stands as a tranquil haven… Read the guide →
Golden Beach of PuriBeaches Puri · ପୁରୀ

Golden Beach of Puri: India’s Pristine Coastal Gem

The picture-perfect town of Puri, which is located along India’s eastern coast, is well-known for its extensive history, spiritual importance,… Read the guide →
Siruli Mahavir TempleTemples Puri · ପୁରୀ

Siruli Mahavir Temple: A Spiritual Oasis near Puri

The Siruli Mahavir Temple is one of Odisha’s most revered Hanuman shrines, located around 33 km from Puri on the… Read the guide →
Chandan YatraFestivals & Fairs Puri · ପୁରୀ

Chandan Yatra – Odisha’s Sacred Festival of Sandalwood, Devotion & Divine Celebration

Chandan Yatra, also known as Gandhalepana Yatra, is one of the longest and most spiritually significant festivals celebrated in Odisha.… Read the guide →