| Fast Facts |
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| Area |
16.84 sq. km |
| Population |
1,57,610 |
| Altitude |
Sea level |
| Best time to visit |
October-April |
| Languages: |
Oriya, Bengali, Hindi and English |
| STD Code |
06752 |
History
Puri was a part of Kalinga kingdom and was taken over by Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire. After passing through the hands of various dynasties, the entire Puri region came under the British rule in the year 1803.
The history of the Jagannath temple itself is quite interesting too. The temple was completed in the later part of the 12th century. The original temple was built in the Kalinga style. The temple consists of Jagmohan (hall) and the Deul (main shrine) in its front. The Nata Mandir and the Bhoga Mandir were built later in the 14th and 15th century in the typical Orissa style.
Best Season, Climate, and Clothing
Puri, with its typical tropical climate, makes it a place suitable for visiting during the winters after the monsoon clears all the dust and dirt around. The best time to visit this place therefore would be, from October to April. Mild woolens will do, though the nights by the sea could be slightly chilly.
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