Toshali SandsPuri Destination GuidePuri Tourism- December 5, 2006 A heaven on earth is the common description of Puri. Both the devout and the pleasure-seeker bestow such praise on the place. The world&8217;s biggest Vishnu temple dividing the skyline through a host of smaller temples overlooking Puri&8217;s wide, sprawling, clean, sunny, buoyant, and vibrant beach, which too is one of world&8217;s finest of its ...http://www.toshalisands.com/puri/destinations/puri-tourism/ Tourist Attraction Around Puri- December 5, 2006 Around Puri There are many important Tourist places located on the main road leading to Bhubaneswar, Konark and Satapada. There are the main Tourist links destinations of Puri. The so called Golden Triangle connects Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark. There is good road (NH-203) which connects most of the parts of this area. Recently another link ...http://www.toshalisands.com/puri/destinations/tourist-attraction-around-puri/ Dance of Puri- December 5, 2006 indian art, music, dance, sculpture, architecture and literature all have their deep roots in religion of the country. Dance is a path of Yoga- it is a spontaneous mode of achieving unity in consciousness. it leads to an ecstatic communion with God and to salvation. ODISSI DANCE : Odissi dance is a typical classical dance ...http://www.toshalisands.com/puri/destinations/dance/ Temples inside Puri- December 5, 2006 Gundicha Temple: The most important sanctuary of Jagannath is the Gundicha temple, the abode to which Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are driven each of his or her wooden cars once in a year, during the Car Festival. Except for these few days it is unoccupied, but there is a small establishment of servants by whom it ...http://www.toshalisands.com/puri/destinations/temples-inside-puri/ History of Puri or Shree Jagannath Dham- December 5, 2006 Physical Aspects of Puri The district of Puri, the southernmost district of the Orissa Division and of the Province of Bengal, in situated between19 28&8242; and 20 26&8242; North Latitude and 84 56&8242; and 86 25&8242; East Longitude. it extended over an area of 2,499 square miles and contains a population, according to the census ...http://www.toshalisands.com/puri/destinations/history-of-puri-or-shree-jagannath-dham/ Puri Beach Festival- December 5, 2006 The Puri Beach Festival, with Tourism of Orissa tour packages, offers a kaleidoscopic view of Orissa&8217;s cultural heritage and modern lifestyle. Modeled on the Goa Festival, the Puri Beach Festival has its own energy and positive vibes that will make you drop your guard and enjoy every single moment of your stay in Puri, Orissa ...http://www.toshalisands.com/puri/destinations/puri-beach-festival/ Attractions In & Around in Puri- December 5, 2006 Bada DandaThis is the Grand Road and is as wide as a modern freeway. It extends from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, and is the scene of the great Festival of the Chariots or Ratha Yatra. BalighaiJust 8 kms away from the crowds of Puri, on the mouth of River Nuanai, Balighai has ...http://www.toshalisands.com/puri/destinations/attractions-in-around-in-puri/ Puri- December 5, 2006 PURi, the city by the sea, is a major pilgrim centre in india. Adi Shankara founded one of the Peethas here. Puri is also famous for its Golden Beach, ideal for swimming and surfing. But the fame of Puri emanates most from the Jagannath Temple, which contributed the word &8216;Juggernaut&8217; to the English language. This ...http://www.toshalisands.com/puri/destinations/puri/ Puri City- December 5, 2006 Puri as known to the Hindus all over the world as a religious center and for the good stretch of the white sand beaches on the banks of Bay of Bengal. The easy accessibility of the city, wide beaches that offer breathtaking view of sunrise and sunset, fishing farms where the traditional methods of fishing ...http://www.toshalisands.com/puri/destinations/puri-city/ Shopping Complex in Puri- December 5, 2006 Puri is famous for various handicraft items , Applique, Brass materials, Wood carvings, Stone carvings, Shale products, Sola carving, Handloom sarees, Bangles, Patta Chitra, Palm Leaf Archiesand many local handicraft and handloom items. The main market areas are Swarga Dwar area, New marine Drive Road, On the sea shore in front of Swarga Dwar, Grand Centre, ...http://www.toshalisands.com/puri/destinations/shopping-complex/ |