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For the Indian food item named the same, see Puri (food)

Puri is a city and a Municipality in the state of Odisha, India. It is one of the original Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus and is known for its historic antiquities, religious sanctuaries, architectural grandeur, seascape beauty, and its moderate climate.

History

Puri has a rich historical and cultural background. It was under the rule of the Kalinga kingdom, and later became a part of the Maurya Empire. The city was also a part of the Gajapati Kingdom which had a significant influence on its architecture and culture.

Geography

Puri is located on the eastern coast of India, on the Bay of Bengal. The city is situated at an average elevation of 0 meters (0 feet) above sea level.

Economy

The economy of Puri is primarily based on tourism and agriculture. The city is known for its temples, especially the Jagannath Temple, which attracts millions of tourists each year.

Culture

Puri is known for its rich culture and tradition. The city is famous for its annual Ratha-Yatra, or Chariot Festival, in which the deities Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are carried on large and elaborately decorated temple cars.

Education

Puri has several educational institutions, including the Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya, which is the third oldest Sanskrit university in India.

Transport

Puri is well-connected by road, rail, and air. The city has a railway station, Puri railway station, which is connected to major cities in India. The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar.

Gallery

Watercolour painting on paper of Indradyumna seated in a carriage
Goverdhana matha
Jagat Guru Sankaracharya Nischalananda Saraswati
Sri Jagannath Temple Puri, Orissa
Jagannatha Puri temple chakra
Jagannath Temple, Puri 10 - Arun
Jagannath Temple, Puri 01
Markandeshwar Tank
Sunrise at Puri Sea Beach

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 '''Puri''' is a city and a [[Municipality|Municipality]] in the state of [[Odisha]], [[India]]. It is one of the original [[Char Dham]] pilgrimage sites for [[Hinduism|Hindus]] and is known for its historic antiquities, religious sanctuaries, architectural grandeur, seascape beauty, and its moderate climate.
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 Puri is well-connected by road, rail, and air. The city has a railway station, [[Puri railway station]], which is connected to major cities in India. The nearest airport is [[Biju Patnaik International Airport]] in [[Bhubaneswar]].
-== See also ==
+== Gallery ==
-* [[List of cities in Odisha]]
-* [[Tourism in Odisha]]
-== References ==
-== External links ==
-[[Category:Cities in Odisha]]
-[[Category:Tourist attractions in Odisha]]
-[[Category:Char Dham]]
-{{Odisha}}
-{{India-geo-stub}}
 <gallery>
 File:Watercolour_painting_on_paper_of_Indradyumna_seated_in_a_carriage.jpg|Watercolour painting on paper of Indradyumna seated in a carriage
 File:Goverdhana_matha.jpg|Goverdhana matha
 File:Jagat_Guru_Sankaracharya_Nischalananda_Saraswati.jpg|Jagat Guru Sankaracharya Nischalananda Saraswati
-File:Puri_2005.jpg|Puri 2005
-File:Atharanala,_Puri.JPG|Atharanala, Puri
 File:Sri_Jagannath_Temple_Puri,_Orissa.jpg|Sri Jagannath Temple Puri, Orissa
-File:Sri_Jagannath_Temple_Puri,_Orissa.jpeg|Sri Jagannath Temple Puri, Orissa
 File:Jagannatha_Puri_temple_chakra.jpg|Jagannatha Puri temple chakra
 File:Jagannath_Temple,_Puri_10_-_Arun.jpg|Jagannath Temple, Puri 10 - Arun
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 File:Sunrise_at_Puri_Sea_Beach.jpg|Sunrise at Puri Sea Beach
 </gallery>
+== See also ==
+* [[List of cities in Odisha]]
+* [[Tourism in Odisha]]
+[[Category:Cities in Odisha]]
+[[Category:Tourist attractions in Odisha]]
+[[Category:Char Dham]]
+{{Odisha}}
+{{India-geo-stub}}