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The sands of the renowned Puri Beach occupy a unique place for not only the people of Odisha but also for all the tourists in India. Located on the coast of Bay of Bengal in Orissa, Puri beach is one of the most important tourist spots for Hindus and a famous tourist resort.
Puri well-known for the temple of Lord Jagannath, is one of the place of pilgrimage of the Hindus along with Varanasi, Dwaraka and Rameshwaram. The temple of Lord Jagannath is located here is a gigantic one and is famed for the chariot / car festival which is performed every year with pomp and grandeur.