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| Beaches
in Orissa |
| Known
as the paradise for beach lovers as
well water sports, the seductive Goan
coast is sprinkled with excitement.
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Puri Beach
is another attraction of Puri besides the
famous Jaganath Temple. Puri is at a distance
of 60 km from Bhubaneswar, the capital city
of Orissa and 35 km from Konark on the Marine
Drvie. Puri beach is famous for its golden
sands, soothing sun-bath and the colourful
sunrise and sunset. There you can bathe and
laze or enjoy seeing, the local fishermen
plying their catamarans are welcomed by tourists
for they not only provide you with a ride
on their boats but also act as lifeguards
if you wish. And yes, they are also expert
masseurs. With excellent beach facing hotels
and guest houses, the Puri beach is an ideal
holiday spot where you can easily spend a
lot of time.
This beautiful beach is quite long and wide
extending for miles. The Puri Beach is shallow
and is ideal for a long walk near the sea.
One can swim near the beach, as the waves
can be dangerous. |
| Famous |
| For centuries
now, the beach at Puri has been the venue
of countless pilgrims taking the traditional
purification dip. Puri is the abode of Lord
Jagannath and considered one of the most important
Hindu pilgrimage destination. People traveling
to Puri Beach make it a point to take a holy
dip in the water of the Bay of Bengal as Puri
is considered the sacred abode of the Lord
Jaganath. |
| Festival |
| The maximum
hustle and bustle in Puri Beach can be seen
in the month of November when many people
flock to this place to participate in the
Annual Puri Beach Festival. |
| Location |
| From Calcutta,
New Delhi, Tirupati and Ahmedabad there are
direct trains to reach Puri. Apart from this,
By Road Puri is 60-km from Bhubaneswar and
35-km from Konark on Marine Drive |
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