The sacred seaside of Puri is just a few miles away from Bhubaneshwar in Odisha. The majestic Jagannath Temple in Puri is a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus and is also a part of Char Dham pilgrimage. The marvelous part about Puri is its sunrise and sunset that rise above the Bay of Bengal.
Jagannath is regarded as the sovereign monarch of the Odisha Empire. Three rituals are followed in the Jagannath temple that includes – daily, occasional, and festive rituals. The temple was built in the year 1078, and ever since then, Lord Jagannath is worshiped over there along with Blabhadra and Subhadra.
People from all over the country and the world visit the temple every year to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath. Apart from the spiritual part, Puri can also be your holiday gateway because of its long glittering beaches and scenic surrounding.