Konark is the place of the Sun Temple, the Black Pagoda, and one of the UNESCO sites. The 13th Century AD temple represents the Culmination of Odiya style of architecture and it's said by the Great Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, that the language of stone at Konark has defeated the language of the man.
Puri is a coastal district of the Odisha state of India, famous for its historic antiquities, religious sanctuaries, architectural grandeur, seascape beauty, and moderate climate. It holds a wealth of attractions for visitors. It boasts a continuous history from the third century before century to the present and unique monuments such as those of Lord Jagannath at Puri and the Sun God at Konark.
It has the Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water lake in India, that holds a picturesque sea-scape beauty. It offers an ideal resort for birds who migrate from different parts of the continent. By its geographical location, the climate of Puri is equable throughout the year.
Puri is one of the four Dhams of Hindu people, which is believed to be like Mecca for Muslims. As this place is known as Sankha Khetra and the temple idols represent all three concepts of Hinduism, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, one Hindu can come to this place to complete the pilgrimage in case not able to visit all four Dhams in four corners of India. Jagannath temple is allowed for Hindus only.
You will use the platform (closed on Sundays and local holidays) in front of the temple to watch the activities partially inside the temple. Every year, during June / July, there is the Grand Chariot Festival of the temple which attracts around one million people from around the world to this place.
Distances
- Jagannath temple - 25 minutes
- Sun temple, 10 kilometers