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In this blog, "Let's Travel ".. U will get the information about the different places and enjoy the places. 

                          

                       Today i will post about the "Puri".

PURI :

Puri, the spiritual capital of odisha is considered as a major fulcrum of pilgrimage in India. As a tourism centre , Puri is famous for its historic antiquities, religious sanctuaries, architectural grandeur, seascape beauty and moderate climate . It is becoming a major visiting destination from both tourism and religious point of view. The city is successfully entered its name in world map of tourism for its ancient Kalinga architecture and as a fourth Dham Of Hindus. This hub of attractions include unique monuments like those of Lord Jaganath Temple, the Sun God at konark are famous in the world. It has the Chilika Lake one of the largest brackish water lakes in India that holds a seascape beauty. It offers an ideal resort for birds which migrate from different continent. The climate of Puri and its safe beaches are welcoming world over the guests through out the year.

RAGHURAJPUR :

Raghurajpur is 12km from puri on Bhubneswar road in 203 National Highway, near Chandanpur. Raghurajpur is the artisans village, is a living museum itself. Every household has a painter, the age-old tradition paintings on canvas, tassar and other varities like Pattachitra, papiermache, masks, stone, idols, sculptures, wooden idils and toys etc. The village ambience is heart touching. This is a Heritage Craft Village of Odisha.

SAKHIGOPAL :

Sakhigopal is 17km from puri, ahead of chandanpur, Sakhigopal is also known as Sakhigopal Satyabadi is famous for the shrine of Lord Krishna. Sakhigopal is also important as it was one of the educational centres during the 19th and 20th centuries. This is for those visitors who are interested in temples and rural culture. The place like Biswanath Hill for Biswanath Shiva, which is on the top of the Hill, near Delanga is 10km away from Sakhigopal.

PIPILI :

Pipili is famous for its applique work and decorated with the bright colors. The varieties like umbrellas, lamps shades, wall cloths, table covers, sofa covers, children cloths, bed covers etc. These are prepared by skilled craft persons, perhaps, a remnant of Mughal days. People love toe see the varieties they even like to purchase the handicrafts.

KONARK :

From pure, we can visit the World Heritage Monument-- Konark Temple, 35km on the Marine Drive. On the way, there are few scenic spots with Temple, Beleswar and Ramachandi. On approaching Konark, we can see the beauty of the sea at Chandrabhaga, which is regarded as Tirtha also. Here, sunrise is very beautiful and enchanting. Since, Ancient times Konark is celebrating the center for Sun worship. Konark as ArkaKshetra finds in Sambha Puran.

SATAPADA ON CHILIKA :

Satapada is a lake side resort located on the southeast side of Chilika lagoon which is the largest brackish water lake in Asia. It is 50km from Puri, on the road leading to land's end you find satapada. A tiny cluster of seven islands 'sata' means seven and 'pada' means village. This is where the lake meets the Bay Of Bengal. Chilika covers an area of 1,165 square kilometers over the district of Puri, Khurda and Ganjam. Chilika is home to more than a hundred species of fish and dolphins. With the onset of winter, birds begin to arrive in Chilika.

JAGANNATH RATH YATRA :

In Rath Yatra the temple images are carried out of the temple to the street in three huge Chariots in the name of Nandighosha for Lord Jagannath, Taladhwaja for Lord Balabhadra and Darpadolana for Goddess Subhadra. The Chariots are pulled by devotees till the Gundicha temple which is believed as Lord's aunt house and three lords stays there for nine days. Nine days later, the journey is repeated in the opposite direction is called Bahuda Yatra .