UNESCO world heritage site Konark Sun Temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Shri Sury Dev. The highest point of achievement of Kalinga architecture.
| ◉ UNESCO World Heritage Site of Odisha |
| ◉ No Murti/Vigrah/Idol in Side The Temple. |
| ◉ Holiday Point for Domestic as well as Foreign Tourists. |
Jagannath Dham located in the east of India is considered to be one of the four Vaishnava dham. The Four Dhams of India are the four Vaishnava shrines defined by Adi Guru Shankaracharya
| ◉ One of The Four Dham Defined by Guru Shankaracharya. |
| ◉ World Famous Jagannath Rath Yatra. |
Sri Vimalamba Shakti Peeth also known as Shri Vimla Mandir is the replacement temple by Guru Shankaracharya of Govardhan Math.
| ◉ Shri Vimalamba Shakti Peeth Pratisthit by Guru Shankaracharya. |
| ◉ One of The Four Dham Defined by Guru Shankaracharya. |
The Bata Mangala temple is dedicated to the Hindu Devi Mangala. You can say that this is the entrance to Puri..
| ◉ The temple is the gateway to Jagannath Puri. |
| ◉ Rath yatra wood enters Puri only after worship in the temple. |
Sakhigopal is a Hindu temple in Puri Odisha, the main deity is Bhagwan Shri Krishna.
| ◉ Famous for Radha Pad Darshan festival on Amla Navami. |
| ◉ One of the oldest idols of Lord Shri Krishna. |
Sri Gundicha Temple (Odia: ଗୁଣ୍ଡିଚା ମନ୍ଦିର) is the final destination of the annual Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra. While the Sri Jagannath temple is the starting point, there is a three-kilometer long Grand Road connecting these two temples.
| ◉ Importent Destination During Jagannath Rath Yatra. |
| ◉ Lord Jagannath Stay Here For 9 days. |
Indradyumna Sarovar Tirtha pith is surrounded by five-six temples and is situated half kilometers away from the Gundicha Temple.
| ◉ Large Holy Indradyumna Sarovar. |
| ◉ Group of Five-Six Temples. |
Maa Ramchandi Temple is located on the bank of Kusabhadra river. The presiding deity Devi Ramchandi is the protector of the Konark region.
| ◉ Devi Ramchandi is the protector of Konark region. |
| ◉ Skeleton of whale also available on display. |
| ◉ The different colour of water on Ramchandi beach. |
Mausi Maa Temple is dedicated to Maa Ardhasini, therefore also called as Ardhasini Temple. Devotees believed that Devi Ardhasini together with Kapalamochana Shiva, act as the guardians of Puri.
| ◉ Importent Destination During Jagannath Rath Yatra. |
| ◉ Dedicated to Maa Ardhashini. |
| ◉ Goodess Maa Ardhashini is Guardians of Puri. |
Shri Radhanayanmani Ji Mandir popularly known as Shri Chaitanya Gaudiya Math in Puri. Prabhupada Shri Saraswati Ji was the guru of Srila Prabhupada the founder of ISKCON.
| ◉ Birth Place of Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Prabhupada. |
| ◉ Prabhupada Shri Saraswati Ji was the guru of Srila Prabhupada the founder of ISKCON. |
Tota Gopinath Temple is a highly sacred temple dedicated to Bhagwan Krishna (Gopinath form) located in Gaudabad Sahi, Gambhira, Puri (Odisha).
| ◉ Janmashtami and Jhulan are the major festivals celebrated at Tota Gopinath Temple. |
| ◉ One receives blessings from both Bhagwan Krishna and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu by visiting and worshipping at the temple. |
| ◉ Tota Gopinath Temple is famous because Chaitanya Mahaprabhu spent his last years here. |
Siddha Mahavir Mandir Puri is famous for presiding deity Bhagwan Mahavir. This Mandir is located nearer to Gundicha Mandir about a distance of one kilometer.
| ◉ Tulasi Das Ji Visited and Stayed Here When He Visited Puri. |
| ◉ Located nearer to Gundicha Mandir. |
It is believed, Sri Sri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir is that holy place where Shri Hanuman Ji stayed here for some time with the grace of the Maa Ramchandi Devi.
| ◉ Shri Hanuman Stay This Holy Place. |
| ◉ Beautiful, Clean and Colorful Premises. |
Shri Chandrabhaga Temple is named due to nearby dried Chandrabhaga river. The main temple is dedicated to Lord Sun. Chandrabhaga beach is one of the popular beaches of Konark.
| ◉ Dedicated to Lord Sun. |
| ◉ Nearby Popular Chandrabhaga beach. |
श्री श्री राधा गिरिधारी मंदिर (Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Mandir) is the series of ISKCON Temples. Selfie with main deity is prohibited, otherwise almost all ISKCON Temples allowed to capture photographs.
| ◉ Series of ISKCON Temple. |
| ◉ Having Govindas and Guest House. |
Shyamakali Mandir which is also know as maa shyamakali located at shyamakali Lane, Puri, Odisha. The temple is dedicated to Devi Kali.
| ◉ The Shyamkali Temple is considered one of the Jagrit Devi of Puri city, protecting against negativity. |
| ◉ This temple has been the family deity of the royal family of Puri (Gajapati Maharaja) for hundreds of years. |
| ◉ It is located near the Jagannath Dham, the main pilgrimage site of Puri city. |
Kapal Mochan Mahadev Temple is an important Hindu temple located in Puri, Odisha, India.
| ◉ The Shivalinga in the temple sanctum is situated in a circular Yonipitha, 6.6 metres below the street level. |
| ◉ The temple complex houses the Manikarnika sacred pond, believed to have the power to wash away sins and grant salvation. |
| ◉ Maha Shivratri is the major festival in Kapal Mochan Mahadev Temple. |
Alarnath Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Bhagwan Vishnu, located at Brahmagiri, about 25 km from Puri in Odisha.
| ◉ Alarnath Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Bhagwan Jagannath. |
| ◉ Anasar time is the major festival in Alarnath temple. |
| ◉ The Kheeri Bhog offered to Alarnath Swami during Ansar is especially popular. |
Loknath Mandir Puri, which is also known as Bada Loknath mandir is situated just 2 km away from the Jagannath Mandir, Puri, Odisha.
| ◉ Shri Loknath Temple Puri is dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
| ◉ Shivaling is seen only once a year in this temple. |
| ◉ The entire sanctum sanctorum including Shivaling remains filled with water throughout the year due to the natural fountain. |
Puri Dakshin Kali Mandir or Dakhinakali Temple is a sacred shrine located near the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. The temple dedicated to Maa Dakshina Kali, a fierce form of Maa Kali.
| ◉ Puri Dakshina Kali Temple protects the southern part (Dakshina direction) of the Jagannath Kshetra. |
| ◉ Tantric worship is performed daily by the Khuntia servitors associated with the Jagannath Temple. |
| ◉ On the night of Kali Puja, secret midnight Tantric rituals and offerings (sacrifices) are performed. |
| ◉ After the darshan of Lord Jagannath, devotees visit the Dakshin Kali Temple seeking the fulfillment of their wishes. |
In the city of Puri, to the west of the Gundicha temple and to the east of the holy Indradyumna Sarovar, there is a temple known as the Yajna Narasimha temple. This temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Narasimha, the fourth incarnation of Bhagwan Vishnu. The height of the temple is about 60 feet. Local people also call this Nursingha temple.
| ◉ 60 feet high unique Narasimha temple |
| ◉ There are two images of Lord Narasimha inside the temple, one behind the other in front. |
Sri Sri Satyanarayan Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Dolbedi area of Puri district, Odisha, adjacent to the sacred precincts of the famous Sri Jagannath Temple.
| ◉ The temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Satyanarayan. |
| ◉ The Satyanarayan Temple is located near Puri Sri Jagannath Temple. |
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