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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>[http://www.orissa.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/2008/July-2008/engpdf/55_The_Holy_City_Puri.pdf]</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.
'''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 Puri


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==Transportation==
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Puri Beach is located at the city of [[Puri]] and the distance between Puri railway station and the beach is only 2&nbsp;km. Nearest airport is located at [[Biju Patnaik Airport|Bhubaneswar]] which is 60&nbsp;km away. Buses and Taxis are available for local transportation.


, 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=Puri Beach Festival,Beach Festival in Orissa,Beach Festival in Orissa India |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=Section ONE |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=Sudarsan Pattnaik the Sand Artist from Orissa Wins Berlin Contest |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=Orissa sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik's highest Sand-Taj Mahal placed in Limca book of World record, Odisha Current News, Odisha Latest Headlines |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.
==Gallery==

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Image:puri_beach5.jpg|Puri Beach with crowds
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Puri Beach is located at the city of [[Puri]] and the distance between Puri railway station and the beach is only 2&nbsp;km. The nearest airport, [[Biju Patnaik Airport]], is located in [[Bhubaneswar]], which is 60&nbsp;km away. Buses and Taxis are available for local transportation.
Image:Puri Beach Promenade 11021.jpg|Puri Beach promenade
Image:Puri Beach.JPG|Puri Beach
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
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== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 11:59, 30 November 2024

19°49′N 85°50′E / 19.81°N 85.83°E / 19.81; 85.83

Puri beach
LocationPuri, Odisha, India
CoastBay of Bengal
TypeNatural Sandy Beach
Governing authorityOTDC

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 Puri


, 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

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Puri Beach is located at the city of Puri and the distance between Puri railway station and the beach is only 2 km. The nearest airport, Biju Patnaik Airport, is located in Bhubaneswar, which is 60 km away. Buses and Taxis are available for local transportation.

References

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  1. ^ http://www.orissa.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/2008/July-2008/engpdf/55_The_Holy_City_Puri.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  2. ^ "Indian journal of marine sciences", Volume 15, 1986. publisher: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (India), Indian National Science Academy
  3. ^ "Puri Beach Festival,Beach Festival in Orissa,Beach Festival in Orissa India". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
  4. ^ "Section ONE". Archived from the original on 28 August 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
  5. ^ "Indian sand artist wins gold in Russia". 6 May 2010.
  6. ^ "Sudarsan Pattnaik the Sand Artist from Orissa Wins Berlin Contest". Archived from the original on 2 January 2011. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
  7. ^ "Orissa sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik's highest Sand-Taj Mahal placed in Limca book of World record, Odisha Current News, Odisha Latest Headlines". Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
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