The perfect combination of sea sand and sun, Puri beach located on the exotic coastline of Odisha, is one of the wonderful destinations for holidaying. This long stretch of beach features splendid sands and choppy waters, making it the ideal choice for surfing enthusiasts. Visitors can take a stroll, browse pearls and seashell souvenirs sold by local vendors or marvel at impressive sand sculptures, including the work of internationally recognized local artist Sudarsan Pattnaik along with many more other sand artists.
Puri beach is a thrilling place to view romantic sunrises and sunsets. The golden sands and the thunder of the breakers appearing from the Bay of Bengal have mesmerized tourists throughout the years and are the synonyms to the beach. With splendid beach facing hotels and resorts, it has become an ideal location for visitors to spend lovely moments with your family or friends.
The annual 5 day Puri beach festival is held in the month of November every year. Cultural and traditional feasts presented during these days are a treat to watch due to the variety of the programs held. A firework competition is also conducted during this festival.
The usually secluded beach becomes crowded on occasions such as the beach festival as well as on ‘Kartik Purnima’ (the full moon day of the lunar month of Kartik). Hindus consider this day as auspicious and they gather at the beach in the early morning for taking a dip in the sea and pray to Lord Jagannath.
The sunrise and the sunsets, and the local fishermen wearing wide-brimmed cane hats with their catamarans are a welcome sight for the tourists. A ride on their boats is a daredevil experience. Since these fishermen are also good lifeguards, the risk during sail is minimum. Women in their traditional dress line the beach selling shell, wood and bamboo artifacts. Sometimes, amazing sand sculptures made by professional artists can also be seen on the beach. It is pleasant to take a stroll along the beach and to the nearby fishing villages along the coast.
There are restaurants and shacks which offer fresh seafood dishes, and also several beaches facing hotels and guest houses for a stay nearby. Due to the expansion of the surrounding commercial setups, the conservation of the beach is not up to the mark in some areas. But, overall the beach is an ideal place to spend a holiday for its beauty as well as its religious sanctity.
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