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Every year in the month of Ashadha, Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra is taken out in Puri, Odisha. Lord of the world i.e. Lord Jagannath is a form of Shri Krishna. The world famous Jagannath Rath Yatra has great importance in Hinduism. The belief behind the yatra is that God comes out of his sanctum sanctorum to know the condition of the people. Lakhs from India and abroad come to participate in this yatra. The devotees who pull the chariot of God by taking part in this Rath Yatra, all their sorrows, sorrows and sufferings end and they get merit equal to performing hundred Yagya.
Pickup from Bhubaneswar airport Proceed to the Puri. En-route visit Dhauli (the peace pagoda), 108 Shivling temple, Lingaraj Temple, Chausath (64) Yogini temple then drive to Konark on marine drive, visit Chandrabhaga beach & Ramchandi temple. Then visit the famous Sun Temple called black Pagoda, The 12th century temple richly decorated with stone carving. In the evening enjoy light & sound show in Konark (by own cost). After reaching Puri check into the hotel in the evening and enjoy at Puri beach. Overnight at Puri.
Today full day enjoy Rathyatra in Puri. Our representative pickup from hotel, then proceed to witness one of the grandest religious spectacles on the planet. RathYatra celebrates the Hindu belief that Lord Jagannath takes a yearly break in midsummer to retire to his Aunt’s house along with his sister Subhadara and elder brother Balabhadra. All three deities are brought back to the main street in Puri and loaded in their grand chariots and then the great procession proceeds towards Gundicha Temple where the lord enjoy vacation at his aunt’s house.
After morning breakfast, Depart for Satapada, Chilka. en- route visit Alarnath Temple after reaching Chilika lake Take a boat (Direct payment) meets the Irrawaddy Dolphins in nature and the Hradaya –SagarSangam or the sea mouth (the point where the lake meets the sea). Enjoy the day at Chilka Lake (India's biggest inland lake spread over 1,100 square kilometers). Evening return to Puri, In the evening enjoy and relax at golden beach, free time shopping at Puri local market. Overnight at Puri.
After breakfast check out, drive to Bhubaneswar and Pipli Village, local BhubaneshwarRajarani temple, Mukteshwar temple, Parshurameshwaram Temple, Khandagiri, Udaygirijain caves, Nandankanan Zoo (This zoo is famous for variety wild life sanctuary & also famous for white Tiger & Lion Safari (Closed On Monday), Tribal museum (Closed On Monday) then free time for shopping. overnight at Bhubaneswar.
After breakfast check out from the hotel then visit Ekamrahaat then transfer to the airport/railway station to catch the flight/ train for onward Journey.
Above Itinerary is just indicative. Do not consider it as a Final Schedule. Date & Time of Tours can be changed by Local Agent / Tour Operator.
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