Location: Puri
Top Things to do in Puri
What to do and see in Puri, Odisha: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Puri ( listen (help·info)) is a city and a Municipality in the state of Odisha in eastern India. It is the district headquarters of Puri district and is situated on the Bay of Bengal, 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of the state capital of Bhubaneswar. It is also known as Sri Jagannath Dham after the 12th-century Jagannath Temple located in the city. It is one of the original Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
Restaurants in Puri
1. Jatia Baba Samadhi Mandir
2. Jagannath Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,771 reviews
Reviewed By 2105bimal - Chandigarh, India
Nothing can describe the ultimate pilgrimage of Hindu religion. The seat of Lord Jagannath, literally the king of the world. From the vast temple complex, to the intricate carvings on the walls of the structure,to the flag which always flies in the opposite direction of the wind to the sanctum sanctorum where only the privileged see the Lord and his siblings is a very humbling experience. The kitchen is huge and cooking is done for approximately 50000 people daily by an army of cooks in only earthen vessels on a wood fire and water drawn from wells within the complex. This temple along with Konark should be on top of the bucket list when visiting Odisha, India.
3. Vimala Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Padmini15 - Mumbai, India
The Bimala Temple is a Shakti Peetha in the South Western side within the Jagannath temple complex.The Goddess is considered to be the gurdian of Lord Jagannath and such is the importance of this temple that the prasad offered to Lord Jagannath is complete and becomes Maha prasad only after the offering is made to the Goddess!!
4. Raghurajpur Artist Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 418 reviews
Reviewed By Peshwa - Mumbai, India
This is a fatastic art & craft Heritage Village , which tries to preserve local handicrafts especially Pattachitra , with all mythological themes , and palm leaf etching painting etc . A must visit for art afficinados ...lots of orginal art works you can pick up for your home ..please do not bargain with the local artisans ..
5. Baliharachandi Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By AnkurM398 - Ghaziabad, India
This temple is located around 30 kms from Puri and one may get here by an auto. There is a beautiful beach nearby. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga, The temple has very beautiful atmosphere. One must come here for spiritual as well as mental well being.
6. Varahi Deula Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By AnkurM398 - Ghaziabad, India
An ancient temple with amazing architecture as well as green surroundings. The Varahi Deula Temple is a very peaceful temple complex to visit. The Carvings on the walls are just amazing. One must visit it for spiritual as well as mental well being.
7. Shri Gaur Vihar Ashram
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By sarmisthasinha - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
This ashram is covered with natural beauty and having many statues which are based on Shri Krishna's life. Beside this some other statue, some temple are also there. One can sit peacefully over there.
8. Govardhan Peetham
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Padmini15 - Mumbai, India
It's one of the four cardinal mutts set up by Jagatguru Adi Shankaracharya. The whole of the eastern part of India is considered to be the spiritual territory of this mutt. It's worth visiting this place when you are in Puri..the roads are very narrow so it's advisable to take an autorickshaw or if the weather is cool enough just walk down. There's a temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Goddess Vimala (Bhairavi) and Ardhenareshwar ,which was installed by the Jagatguru himself. The best thing I liked about this place is the vedic chanting audible from quite a distance. The Mutt is also a center for extensive Vedic studies!!
9. Advaita Brahma Ashram
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By mydreamdestiny - Phuket, Thailand
Peaceful place for living in the Puri dham. Easy to reach from the railway station and airport. This is a religious and spiritual place. Food quality is awesome and called as a Prasadam. It is also called Ramakrishan Pramahans ashram. If you want to enjoy the spiritual peace, then you must go there.
10. Kuladananda Bramhachari Ashram
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Debi19682014
I have been going to this ashram since childhood, since it belongs to our family Guru. it's serene location on the banks of the aqueduct "Atharanala" is very conducive for meditation and other spiritual activities. Although Atharanala has been clogged by weeds and water hyacinth, Govt. of Odisha has plans to restore it to its original state. Then, the ashram would indeed be an abode of peace.
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