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'''Puri Beach''' or the '''Golden beach''' is a beach in the city of [[Puri]] in the state of [[Odisha]], [[India]]. It is on the shore of the [[Bay of Bengal]]. It is known for being a tourist attraction and a [[Hindu]] [[Pilgrimage|sacred place]].<ref> | '''Puri Beach''' or the '''Golden beach''' is a beach in the city of [[Puri]] in the state of [[Odisha]], [[India]]. It is on the shore of the [[Bay of Bengal]]. It is known for being a tourist attraction and a [[Hindu]] [[Pilgrimage|sacred place]].<ref>http://www.orissa.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/2008/July-2008/engpdf/55_The_Holy_City_Puri.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref><ref>"Indian journal of marine sciences", Volume 15, 1986. publisher: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (India), Indian National Science Academy</ref> The beach is the site of the annual Puri Beach Festival, which is co-sponsored by the [[Ministry of Tourism (India)|Indian Ministry of Tourism]], the city of Odisha, the [[Ministry of Textiles (India)|Development Commissioner of Handicrafts]], and the [[Ministry of Culture (India)|Eastern Zonal Cultural Center]], [[Kolkata]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.indiasite.com/orissa/puri/puri-beach-festival.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=26 May 2010 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303172432/http://www.indiasite.com/orissa/puri/puri-beach-festival.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> The beach hosts [[Sand art and play|sand art]] displays, including work by international award-winning local sand artist [[Sudarshan Pattnaik]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://puri.nic.in/sandart.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-05-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100828132254/http://puri.nic.in/sandart.htm |archivedate=2010-08-28 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/indian-sand-artist-wins-gold-in-russia/615883/|title = Indian sand artist wins gold in Russia|date = 6 May 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.india-server.com/news/sudarsan-pattnaik-the-sand-artist-from-8917.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-05-26 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110102035603/http://www.india-server.com/news/sudarsan-pattnaik-the-sand-artist-from-8917.html |archivedate=2011-01-02 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=18407 |title=Archived copy |access-date=26 May 2010 |archive-date=10 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810082446/http://orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=18407 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Golden Beach at Puri was awarded the prestigious 'Blue Flag' tag on October 11, 2020 by the Foundation for Environment Education (FEE), Denmark. | ||
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
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image:Morning Puri Beach.JPG|Waves of Puri | image:Morning Puri Beach.JPG|Waves of Puri | ||
File:Rising sun and busy fishermen at Puri Beach.jpg|Rising sun and busy fishermen at Puri Beach | File:Rising sun and busy fishermen at Puri Beach.jpg|Rising sun and busy fishermen at Puri Beach | ||
File:Sunrise at Puri Sea Beach.jpg|thumb|Sunrise at Puri Sea Beach | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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*The [http://indiatourism.ws/orissa/puri/ beach] at the fishermen's village in Puri | *The [http://indiatourism.ws/orissa/puri/ beach] at the fishermen's village in Puri | ||
*[https://tourism.webindia123.com/tourism/beach/puri_beach/index.htm Puri beach in Orissa] | *[https://tourism.webindia123.com/tourism/beach/puri_beach/index.htm Puri beach in Orissa] | ||
{{Hydrography of Odisha}} | |||
[[Category:Beaches of Odisha]] | [[Category:Beaches of Odisha]] | ||
[[Category:Hindu pilgrimage sites in India]] | [[Category:Hindu pilgrimage sites in India]] | ||
[[Category:Puri]] | [[Category:Puri]] | ||
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19°49′N 85°50′E / 19.81°N 85.83°E
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| Location | Puri, Odisha, India |
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| Coast | Bay of Bengal |
| Type | Natural Sandy Beach |
| Governing authority | OTDC |
Puri Beach or the Golden beach is a beach in the city of Puri in the state of Odisha, India. It is on the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is known for being a tourist attraction and a Hindu sacred place.[1][2] The beach is the site of the annual Puri Beach Festival, which is co-sponsored by the Indian Ministry of Tourism, the city of Odisha, the Development Commissioner of Handicrafts, and the Eastern Zonal Cultural Center, Kolkata.[3] The beach hosts sand art displays, including work by international award-winning local sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik.[4][5][6][7] The Golden Beach at Puri was awarded the prestigious 'Blue Flag' tag on October 11, 2020 by the Foundation for Environment Education (FEE), Denmark.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Puri Beach is located at the city of Puri and the distance between Puri railway station and the beach is only 2 km. Nearest airport is located at Bhubaneswar which is 60 km away. Buses and Taxis are available for local transportation.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Puri Beach with crowds -
Puri Beach promenade -
Puri Beach -
Waves of Puri -
Rising sun and busy fishermen at Puri Beach -
Sunrise at Puri Sea Beach
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ http://www.orissa.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/2008/July-2008/engpdf/55_The_Holy_City_Puri.pdf Template:Bare URL PDF
- ↑ "Indian journal of marine sciences", Volume 15, 1986. publisher: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (India), Indian National Science Academy
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 28 August 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Indian sand artist wins gold in Russia". 6 May 2010.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 January 2011. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links[edit | edit source]
- Puri Beach at Orissa government website
- topography of Puri at city website
- The beach at the fishermen's village in Puri
- Puri beach in Orissa