PURI
The Abode of Lord Jagannath

In addition to these monasteries, there are scores of Dharmasalas maintained by philanthropists catering to the needs of the ever increasing influx of pilgrims. Dhoodwala Dharmasala, Goenka Dharmasala, Bhadia Dhannasala, Mahavir Dharmasala are popular and famous. Lodging houses with up to date facilities for comfortable stay are constructed in important localities to facilitating the pilgrimage enjoyable. More over, Tourist Bungalows and youth Hostels accommodate hundreds of pilgrims providing boarding, lodging and transport facilities round the clock.

The passing of temple administration from the Gajapati kings to the popular government inaugurated a new era. Under the efficient supervision of the Administrator appointed by the State Government, the temple is making commendable improvement in spirit with the changing trends of the times; yet there are many areas deserving attention and one can wish that its glory will never fade and it will ever stand up to justify the description of the Bramhanda Purana, which says, "Nothing can be a substitute for Puri as a holy pilgrim centre. Verily, it is the paradise on earth".

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