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Friday, 2 November 2012
Thursday, 14 June 2012
JAGANNATH TEMPLE
The Orissan temple architecture which made an humble beginning before the Sixth Century A.D. had reached its pinnacle of perfection by the time the temple of Jagannath was built. According to tradition, the temple was originnaly built by Yajati Kesari (Yajati-II of Somavansi dynasty) on the site of the present shrine. Another tradition attributes the construction of the temple to Anangabhima Deva, grand son of Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva.But...
SEA BEACH AT A GLANCE
Puri situated on the eastern sea-bed of India, is the only most popular sea-side resort where the beauty of the sky in radiant colours, the roaring waves and the golden beach can be experienced. The long sandy beach draws large numbers of western travellers and Indians. According to Hindu belief, there are five great holy spots(Pancha Tirthas) at Puri out of which sea is the greatest and holiest for tourists and travellers.
Puri sea beach is the...
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Puri Beach
Fine white sands, roar of the breakers rolling in from the Bay of Bengal and countless devotees flocking the place for a purification dip are the synonyms to the Puri Beach. The beach has continued to be a sacred venue for an endless number of pilgrims coming to pay homage to Lord Jagannath.
With the annual Beach Festival taking place in November, the beach has now become a favorite haunt of both Indian and foreign beach lovers. Located at a mere...
