| Places around Puri |
| Atharnala Bridge |
| Atharnala Bridge can be stated as a living example of medieval Orissan architecture. During the 13th century Bhanu Deba of the Ganga Dynasty, constructed the bridge over the Madhupur stream. Eighteen arches, stone structure at the entrance of Puri ranging from seven to sixteen ft across are pleasure to watch. Two hundred and ninety ft is the bridge's length. On top of the original brick bridge the present bridge has been constructed directly. |
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| Beaches in Puri |
| Puri Beach with fine white sands, roar of the breakers rolling in from the Bay of Bengal and countless devotees flocking the place for a purification dip is great recreation spot. Stretching on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, this beach is crowded with vendors, acrobats, food stalls and merry-go-rounds round the year. The major attraction is obviously the sea. As compared to the western ghats, Puri enjoys a relatively higher amplitude of bustling waves eager to rush and blot out the city. Puri's white sand beaches are well known all over the country. They are perhaps the only walkable beaches on the eastern coastline that are carpeted with clean white sand. It is also worthwhile to request the local fishermen for a boat ride into the sea. One of the major attractions of Puri beach is its sunrise and sunsets. |
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| Raghurajpur |
| Raghurajpur having a unique identity of its own draws a number of tourist both domestic and foreigners for its unique art and craft. Art form is depicted in the patta paintings, palm leaf engravings, stone carvings, paper Mache toys, masks, wood carvings, wooden toys and cow dung toys that are crafted by these craftsmen are really rare and awesome. Many arts at one place is really rarely found with a unique congregation. Raghurajpur only village that is known to have each family engaged in one craft or the other craft. National Awards winners in this village are also present and approximately 311 artisans occupy a small number of just 103 houses in the village with some amongst them. |
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| Gundicha Mandir |
| An important part of the famous Rath Yatra festival of Puri is the Gundicha Ghar or Gundicha temple. The Gundicha Ghar according to legend is the house of Lord Krishna’s aunt. On the day of the Rath Yatra from the main gate of the Jagannath temple, Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are taken in gorgeously caparisoned wooden rath (chariots) to Gundicha temple. By feeding them padoapitha (specially baked rice cakes) their aunt greets them at the garden house. As Lord stays here for nine days during the festival place is regarded as equally holy as the temple. |
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| Pipili Craft |
| The specialty of the ' Darji ' (Tailor) community of Pipili is the distinctive style of Applique embroidery. Embroidering and stitching of small pieces of colored cloth with motifs of flowers, animals, village scene and traditional designs on to a larger base cloth is the Craft involved with. Different color combinations of cloth are use for patch as well as base is cotton. Garden Umbrellas, Wallets, Wall Hanging, lampshades, Pouches & Bags are the usual appliqué patchwork items. Diversified into many utilitarian items like bed sheets, cushions covers file folders etc is the appliqué & patchwork. |
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| Sakhigopal |
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A highly revered shrine situated at Satyabadi, Sakhigopal Temple is about 22 km from Puri. One of the famous ancient temples situated en route to Konark. Resembling a miniature temple of Jagannath Temple at Puri Sakhigopal Temple is notable monument. A life size image of Krishna, standing with a flute, and Radha on left side is pleasure to watch. Impressive is the image of the images of Krishna and Radha. King Prataprudra Deva after his victory over Kanchi (South India) brought the idol of Krishna is the belief. The annual fair attracts thousands of people from far and near held here on the Anla Nabami day in the month of Kartika. |
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