Sri Kshetra

Sri Kshetra or Puridham or Puri, the holy city in the state of Odisha in eastern India, has been an important pilgrimage destination for the Hindus since time immemorial . It is also known as Jagannath Dham, Purusottama Dham, Nilachala, Nilagiri, Niladri, Purusottama Kshetra and Sankha Kshetra. It is one of the Char Dham (Char=four, Dham=abode) which the Hindus consider to be the most sacred of all pilgrimages. The other three are Dwarka in the west, Badrinath in the north and Rameswaram in the southern part of India.

Sahi Jatra

Pancha Tirtha

Bada Danda

Pilgrimage at Puri – its Retrospect and Prospect

October 20, 2017

Situated on the eastern region of the Indian sub-continent, Puri the abode of Lord Jagannath, is conferred with the gift of geographical suitability. The temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri, Its architectural grandeur, beautiful stone sculptures and high rise sand dunes in the golden sea-beach with the blue surf-laced water waves at its footwear and… read more »

Puri- Its Land, Legend and Lore

October 20, 2017

This land, Puri, the holy city of Sri Jagannatha, the Lord of the Universe, is variously known as Nilachala, Purosottama Kshetra, Sankha Kshetra, Sri Kshetra etc. which we find mentioned in the Puranas like Utkala Khanda of Skanda Purana, Brahma Purana, Narada Purana, Kurma Purana and Kapila Samhita, Niladri Mahodaya etc. Before we are introduced… read more »

How the Tank Sweta Ganga got its name

October 20, 2017

The story below is from Brahma Purana and relates the background of the holy tank called Sweta Ganga in Puri, justifies its importance and thereby highlights the sanctity of Purusottama Kshetra There was a pious, intelligent and strong king in Satya Yuga who observed Vratas with strictest sincerity. The life expectancy of the people in… read more »

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