Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Pious Puri- A Beautiful Blend of Different Shades of India

India is a beautiful country. Blessed with immense natural beauty, the country also enjoys richness in heritage and culture. Alluring visitors from far and wide, the country is perfect to enjoy different shades of culture, tradition, natural beauty and the historic times.



Although each and every shade is worth experiencing, but when it comes to enjoy the blend of these, Puri is one of the best places you can explore. Apart from being rich in natural beauty, heritage attractions and cultural values, Puri also enjoys religious aura as heritage attractions here are soaked in the colour of belief and devotion.

Every year countless tourists visit Puri to spend their vacation. Some enjoy being close to mother nature while for some it is a place to seek salvation from a higher order and for some it is a destination of rich culture and colourful tradition. The destination offers beauty in different wrappers, which please people with different tastes.

Apart from the beaches, lush green environment, there are many attractions that allure heritage lovers as well as devotees visiting Puri. Abode of Lord Jagannath is the prime amongst all these. Associated with different inspiring legends, the temple is one of the most impressing monuments in  Orissa. Associated with the famous king of Ganga Dynasty, the temple is a fine Kalinga architecture. 

Sri Mandap is another 12th century  temple with impressive architecture and great religious values. It has Sri Mandir, the Nata Mandap (dancing hall), and the Bhoga Mandap. Bhoga Mandap is actually a massive kitchen where 500 cooks prepare the Mahaprasad, which is offered to the deity six times a day. There are several other temples in the region.

Another attraction that drags devotees to the destination is The Grand Ratha Yatra. This is one of the most important event especially for foreigners. This is the only time when they can get the glimpses of the Deity as their entrance in the temple is prohibited.

The region celebrates many other important festivals and events that exhibit different shades of the culture and tradition.

So, next time you visit India, do not forget to add Puri in your must visit destinations. For affordable luxury during your visit to Puri you can check from the wide range of packages at Lushtrip.com.

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