Sri Jagannath temple90 viewsThe name "Jagannath" (Lord of the Universe) is invariably a collective representation of the Triad (Jagannath - Balabhadra - Subhadra) and has been in use since the dawn of the last millenium. Jagannath was called "Purusottama" since his origin at Puri or Purusottam - Kshetra (the abode of Purusottam) since pre-historic times. The Rig Veda refers to him as the Daru (sacred log of wood) of Purusottama, afloat on the eastern sea.
Lion statue inside the temple46 views"Konarka" , the place bears a name composed of two World elements : Kona meaning corner and ARKA meaning the Sun. The Sun god worshipped in Ark Kshetra is also called Konark. In 'Brahma Purana' the Sun God in Ark-kshetra has been described as Konaditya. So it is evident that the place where the Kona aditya (or Kona-arka, the Sun god) was worshipped was also popularly called Konark.
Shiva Temple, Dhauli Hill16 views
Iskcon Temple, Puri148 views
White Tiger62 viewsMostly mates after rains and cubs are born between February-May. Cubs stay with mother for 2 years. Sexual maturity for females-2 years and males-4 years. Status: Schedule-1 of Wildlife Protection Act, Endangered. (IUCN Red Data Book) Appendix of CITES. Currently Nandan Kanan has over 34 white tigers.
Footprints of Buddha bearing the chakra (wheel)42 views
Sun Temple45 views
Sun Temple55 viewsThe temple is a brilliant chronicle in stone, with thousands of images including deities, the Surasundaris, heavenly damsels, and human musicians, lovers, dancers, and different scenes from courtly life.
Last additions - Orissa
Statue of Sri Prabhupada104 viewsApr 07, 2009
Iskcon Temple, Puri148 viewsApr 07, 2009
Puri Beach44 viewsThe beach has continued to be a sacred venue for an endless number of pilgrims coming to pay homage to Lord Jagannath.Apr 07, 2009
Puri Beach38 viewsThe best time to check out the beautiful beach at the pious Puri is early November when you may participate in the annual Puri Beach Festival. The combination of the crafts, cuisines and cultural of Orissa will not fail to charm you. The catamarans the cane hats will get embossed in your mind.Apr 07, 2009
Puri Beach37 viewsPuri is 60-km from Bhubaneswar, and 35-km from Konark on the Marine Drive. For centuries now, the beach at Puri has been the venue of countless pilgrims taking the traditional purification dip. Puri is the abode of Lord Jagannath and considered one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage destination. The pious land of Puri is probably one of the finest beaches in India on the coastline of Orissa. Situated on the shores of the breathtakingly beautiful Bay of Bengal.Apr 07, 2009
White Tiger79 viewsThe Nandankanan Zoological Park had also sustained a planned breeding programme for white tigers. The white tiger cubs bred in captivity at Nandankanan have been sent to many zoos within the country and abroad. Because of an adequate stock of white tigers, Nandankanan has been operating a white tiger safari which is unique in the world.Apr 07, 2009
Monkeys inside the park68 viewsApr 07, 2009
White Tiger62 viewsMostly mates after rains and cubs are born between February-May. Cubs stay with mother for 2 years. Sexual maturity for females-2 years and males-4 years. Status: Schedule-1 of Wildlife Protection Act, Endangered. (IUCN Red Data Book) Appendix of CITES. Currently Nandan Kanan has over 34 white tigers.Apr 07, 2009
