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Bhubaneshwar
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Location : 62
kms. from Bhubaneshwar
Altitude : 559.31 mts.
Puri, situated on the shores of the bay of Bengal and is a city of
outdoors, of lovely beaches, goldens sands and gentle sunshine,
tempting enough to invite visitors, both Indian and foreign,
throughout the year. It is possibly one of the few religious places
which provide the outdoor pleasure of sea and beaches along with of
‘darshan’ .This sanctified experience of divine communion draws
crowds throughout the year. Puri is famous for its golden beaches
that are ideal for swimming and surfing.
The place is the hallowed seat of the Hindu religious deities Lord
Jagannath (the lord of universe), Subhadra and Balabhadra. It is
also one of the 4 Dhams (holiest Hindu pilgrimage places in India)
venerated by most Hindus, and one of their most sacred places of
pilgrimage. It has withstood the vagaries of nature and changing
times and a friendly place with a relaxed atmosphere.
The Sabaras, an adivasi tribal group who predated the Dravidians and
Aryans, were believed to have inhabited the thickly wooded area
around Puri. The ancient site of Dantapura (Town of the tooth) may
have existed here, although no proof exists. A Tooth of The Buddha
was said to have been temporarily enshrined here before being taken
to Sri Lanka. Mahatab believes that the Puri Jaganath temple was
originally a Buddhist Stupa. According to Murray, in Japan and Sri
Lanka, the tooth festival of Buddha was celebrated with three
chariots and similarly with the Rath Yatra at Puri further
strengthens the theory that the deities here evolved from Buddhist
symbols. The temple of Jagannath (lord of the universe), attracts
thousands on feast days and particularly during Rath Yatra. |
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