Popular Temples To Visit In Puri

When visiting the pilgrimage city of Puri, Odisha, there are many temples that you can visit. The main temple to visit in Puri when staying at Hotel Holiday Resort is, of course, the Puri Shri Jagannath Temple. However, apart from the main temple dedicated to the lord of the world, Shri Jagannath, there are other small temples that have come up in the city. These temples are examples of devotion and architecture that existed in the ancient Kalinga era of Odisha. These small temples in and around Puri are dedicated to different deities and goddesses that reside in the sacred area of Puri. However, when visiting these temples, you should stay at the Best Resorts in Puri Beach.

The Lesser-Known Temples of Puri

Since there are many temples worth visiting, it is important to stay in the city for many days. Here are the top most temples to visit in Puri. These temples do not include the Puri Shri Jagannath Temple because it is the first one to visit when you are in Puri.

Pancha Tirtha

The Pancha Tirtha temple is a sacred temple that is dedicated to the experience of bathing at the five most sacred rivers of India. The Pancha Tirtha temple is located near the Markandeya Sarovar and the Rohini Kunda. The Rohini Kunda is considered the abode of Lord Narayana or Vishnu. The Samudra Arati that takes place at the Mahodadhi close to the Pancha Tirtha temple is also an event worth watching. Lokanath Temple

Lokanath Temple

The Lokanath temple is also one of the most important temples in Puri. The Lokanath Temple is an 11th-century temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Lokanath Temple is created in the style of Deula, which is a part of Kalinga Architecture. The main temple is made of marble. But, the rest of the temple is made of sandstone. The lingam in this temple is submerged inside water from a natural fountain that flows above it.

Vimala temple

There are many temples in Puri that are dedicated to the Mother Goddess and her many forms. The Bimala or Vimala temple is the primary among them as she is considered the presiding goddess of the Puri Shri Jagannath Temple. The temple is considered a vital shakti peeth in the state and India. Any offering to the Lord Jagannath is not accepted until it is offered to Maa Vimala. She is considered a very powerful form of Shakti.

Varahi Temple

The Varahi temple is made in Deula architecture and dates back to the 9th century AD. The temple is visited for its unique architecture that has stood the test of time. The temple is dedicated to the Varahi form of the Mother Goddess. This form has a large belly as it holds the universe in its belly.
These are some of the famous temples of Puri that are located near the Hotel Holiday Resort. When staying in the Best Resorts in Puri Beach, you should also visit the beautiful, ancient temples of this quaint beachside city of Odisha.