Puri Beach, Puri

Name: Puri Beach
Address: Puri, India

#7 among attractions in Puri

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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. The beach is the site of the annual Puri Beach Festival, which is co-sponsored by the Indian Ministry of Tourism, the city of Odisha, the Development Commissioner of Handicrafts, and the Eastern Zonal Cultural Center, Kolkata. The beach hosts sand art displays, including work by international award-winning local sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik. The Golden Beach at Puri was awarded the prestigious 'Blue Flag' tag on October 11, 2020 by the Foundation for Environment Education, Denmark. ()

Coordinates: 19°48'36"N, 85°49'48"E

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Puri Beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jagannath Temple, Chakra Tirtha, Mukti Mandapa, Radhakanta Math.

0.8 miSW
Sacred temple complex and pilgrimage site
Jagannath Temple, Puri
22 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.
1.1 miSE
Temple
Chakra Tirtha, Puri
28 min walk • Chakrateertha or Chakra Nrusimha Deula, is an important pilgrimage site near the sea shore of Puri.
0.9 miSW
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Mukti Mandapa, Puri
23 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.
1 miSW
Monastery
Radhakanta Math, Puri
25 min walk • A Hindu monastery in the temple town of Puri in India.The math is renowned for having the Gambhira or the room where Chaitanya Mahaprabhu lived in Puri. His staff, water pot, bed and sandals are still preserved here. The stone idol of the presiding deity Radhakanta is said to have been brought from Kanchi by King Purushottama Deva.
0.4 miE
Temple
Chari Kshetra, Puri
10 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.
0.6 miN
Temple
Alamchandi Temple, Puri
15 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.
0.8 miSW
Temple
Vimala Temple, Puri
22 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.
0.7 miN
Bridge
Atharanala, Puri
18 min walk • 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.
0.8 miSW
Temple
Mausi Maa Temple, Puri
22 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 miW
Temple
Markandeshwar Temple, Puri
25 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Puri Beach?

Nearby attractions include Chari Kshetra, Puri (10 min walk), Alamchandi Temple, Puri (15 min walk), Atharanala, Puri (18 min walk), Mausi Maa Temple, Puri (22 min walk).

How to get to Puri Beach by public transport?

The nearest stations to Puri Beach:

Train

Puri (14 min walk)

Bus

Puri Local Bus Stand (17 min walk)
Puri Bus Station (18 min walk)