Atharanala, Puri

Name: Atharanala
Address: Puri, India

#12 among attractions in Puri

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Atharanala - a historic laterite stone bridge over the Madhupur or Musa stream at the entrance to the city of Puri, Odisha on Puri - Bhubaneswar road, locally known as Atharnala bridge; a Monument of National Importance N-OR-64 officially recognized by Archaeological Survey of India. Due to safety reasons the bridge is excluded from heavy vehicle traffic. ()

Local name: अथरनाला ब्रिजLength: 2805 ftWidth: 39 ftHeight: 207 ftCoordinates: 19°49'11"N, 85°49'54"E

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Atharanala – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jagannath Temple, Chakra Tirtha, Mukti Mandapa, Puri Beach.

1.4 miSW
Sacred temple complex and pilgrimage site
Jagannath Temple, Puri
35 min walk • The Jagannath Temple is an iconic Hindu shrine located in the coastal town of Puri, in the Indian state of Odisha. Known for its imposing architecture and religious significance, this temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu.
1.5 miSE
Temple
Chakra Tirtha, Puri
39 min walk • Chakrateertha or Chakra Nrusimha Deula, is an important pilgrimage site near the sea shore of Puri.
1.4 miSW
Temple
Mukti Mandapa, Puri
36 min walk • There are many Mandapas or Pillared halls on raised platforms within the Jagannath Temple complex meant for religious congregations. The most prominent is the Mukti Mandapa the congregation hall of the holy seat of selected learned Brahmins.
0.7 miS
Beach
Puri Beach, Puri
18 min walk • Puri Beach or the Golden beach is a beach in the city of Puri in the state of Odisha, India. It is on the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is known for being a tourist attraction and a Hindu sacred place.
0.8 miS
Temple
Chari Kshetra, Puri
21 min walk • Chari Kshetra is a group of four holy regions in Odisha. When Vishnu killed the demon Gayasura, to commemorate the glory of his victory, he placed his Sankha in Puri, Chakra in Bhubaneswar, Gadaa in Jajpur and Padma in Konark and they were known as Sankha Kshetra, Chakra Kshetra, Gada Kshetra and Padma Kshetra respectively.
~570 ftSW
Temple
Alamchandi Temple, Puri
3 min walk • Alamchandi Temple is one of the Shakta shrines of Puri and is located in the Kumbharapara area near Atharanala Bridge of the Puri.
1.4 miSW
Temple
Vimala Temple, Puri
35 min walk • The Vimala Temple or Bimala Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Vimala, located within the Jagannath Temple complex in Puri in the Indian state of Odisha. It is generally regarded as a Shakti Pitha, among the holiest temples dedicated to the Hindu Goddess.
1.4 miSW
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Mausi Maa Temple, Puri
35 min walk • The Mausi Maa temple is situated at the mid-way of the Bada danda of Puri. It is a small temple dedicated to Goddess Ardhashini.
1.3 miSW
Temple
Markandeshwar Temple, Puri
33 min walk • Markandeshwar Temple is a place where sage Markandeya meditated on lord Shiva. He saw a small child on a banyan leaf floating on the sea and wondered upon. Finally lord Vishnu assured him from the doubt.