Puri Beach, situated on the eastern coast of Orissa is one of the sacred destination in India.Puri beach, 60 km from Bhubaneswar, is one of the most sought after beaches in India and is an indispensable part of the city. The abode of Lord Jagannath attracts millions of tourists round the year who come here to take a holy bath, which they believe is a golden path to Moksha or Eternal salvation.The beach holds the strong religious belief of Hindu Pilgrims and the localities also call the place as Madhodadhi. According to the mythological legend, Lord Jagannath was found floating as log on the sea shore, here and in order to pay homage to Lord's strange form, the Jagannath temple is built on the beach premises. Devotees belief that a sip of this saline water and a holy dip into the sea is a way to receive nirvana in their life time.

The beaches of Puri are also renowned for the sand sculptures created particularly by the internationally famed Sudarshan Patnaik. An entire beach stretch can be completely yours given the immense number of beaches in Orissa and a comparatively lower number of fun lovers, the city being a popular pilgrimage point for Indians.The beach at Puri offers a unique opportunity to witness the striking sunrise and the sunset on the same beach. Often crowded with holiday makers bathing in the afternoon, and enjoying the brightly lit kiosks in the night, the stretches, parallel to the main Marine Drive Road, form the domain of the domestic tourists, with a row of hotels, food stalls and kiosks selling souvenirs.A comparatively clean and quite place for sunbathing and a relaxed swim can be found at the eastern end.

The morning and evening hours on the beach is as charming as the voluminous waves which flatters the thoughts of the beach-lovers. Water-sport lovers can sprinkle themselves with a hand full of saline water. The nearby Jagannath temple on the beach makes a worthy trip to Puri beach