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Rich cultural heritage, splendid
architectural monuments, golden sand beaches, a world renowned
pilgrimage centre, meandering rivers, mighty waterfalls and
thickly forested blue hills of Eastern Ghats all await you
at the historic state of Orissa resting on a 482 km stretch
of coastline. Come and Explore Tourism in Orissa.
Puri
Rest, Relax and Recall stand
totally redefined on the seat of Lord Jagannath- Puri. Known
for its Historic antiquities, Religious sanctuaries, Architectural
Grandeur, Seascape beauty, moderate climate and spiritual
significance, this coastal district of Orissa attracts a number
of visitors every year.
With a rich historic heritage
dating back to 3rd century BC, this temple town welcomes both
the pilgrims and fun seekers with open arms, offering its
splendid beaches to the latter. Having one of the largest
briny water lakes in India namely the Chilika Lake, the city
offers an ideal resort to migratory birds.
Better known as the earthly
abode of Lord Vishnu or Jagannath, Puri has a rich cultural
heritage presenting a unique blend of claims of time and eternity
with a power answerable only to wisdom. Considered to be utterly
pious by the Hindus, Puri is one of the four sacred dhamas
representing a rare spark of immortality owned against the
powers of negation , through a spirit of university , adaptability
by the Oriya people.
The city is also possesses
a very significant monastery in the form of Gobardhan matha
established by Adi Shankaracharya on his visit to Puri. Other
religious heads and dignitaries like Chaitanya Mahaprabhu,
Rai Ramananda , Jayadeva, Gorakhanath- the father of Nath
cult of religious iconoclasm and Saint Totapuri- a vedant
teacher of Ramakrishna have also visited Puri leaving indelible
imprints of their philosophies on the cultural curtain of
the city.
In addition to its undaunted
spiritual significance, it is the quintessential characteristic
of its culture and philosophy that has helped Puri to be transformed
from Pan-Indian to Pan-Continental. This is further made clear
by the celebration of 'The Car-Festival of Lord Jagannath'
and 'Puri Beach Festival' with an equivalent gusto thus presenting
a fine blend of spiritual and sensory pleasures.
Recognition of the Rath Yatra
at a global level, acceptance of Odissi as a classical dance
form, Orissan School of architecture referred to as poetry
frozen in stone and 'the Mahaprasad brotherhood' have no doubt
helped a lot to fetch Puri, the status of an internationally
known city. |
