Puri, a town on India’s East Coast in Odissa, is a spectacular amalgamation of spirituality, culture, and coastal beauty. Its most distinguishing component is the Jagannath Temple – a 12th century temple of Lord Jagannath.. It is famed for being one of the sacred ‘Char Dham’ pilgrim sites for Hindus, along with the Jagannath temple. Puri attracts an astounding amount of devotees every year, especially during grandiose chariot wale yatra when deities are paraded in decorated carriages. Puri is not only a pilgrimage site, it is also blessed with golden sandy beaches along the Bay of Bengal. These beaches provide peaceful retreats from urban life as well as mouth watering local sea food, serene sunrises, and meditative tranquility. A little further off is Asia’s largest lagoon featuring migratory birds and friendly river dolphins, Chilika lake. Raghurajpur is a little village nearby known for the Pattachitra paintings and classical Gotipua makes Odisha’s rich art history come alive. Puri also serves as a gateway to unrivalled beauty such as the Konark Sun Temple UNESCO world heritage site. Puri’s stunning mix of natural beauty coupled with devotion and deeply cultivated culture makes it a truly enchanting travel destination.