Puri Beach Festival

About Puri Beach Festival

Puri beach festival is celebrated every year in Puri in Odisha. Every year in November month is organized for five days, the beach festival is a delightful festival. In recent years, the beach festival has gained popularity. It has become an event organized by tourists from all over the country. The festival has lots of entertainment programs like cultural events, exhibitions, fashion shows, delicious vegetarians, thrilling sports etc. As per the tourist prospects the beach festival is unmissable. The festival provides the opportunity to showcase Orissa’s own talent and rich cultural heritage. Puri beach festival celebrates Orissa’s tourism, arts, crafts, culture, sports, dishes and other aspects.
The festival offers a captivating and enchanting experience of everyone. Shopping in the beach market is good experience. Take home handicrafts, shell jewelers and other memories of the festival.

History Puri Beach Festival

The Puri beach festival for the first time on October 29, 1993 by by Late Sri Biju Pattnaik, a dynamic leader of Odisha along with Gulam Nabi Ajad, union minister for tourism. The beach festival is organized with the Hotel Association of Puri (HAP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Government. India, Department of Tourism and Culture, Government of Odisha, Song and Drama Division, EZCC, New Delhi, Kolkata and ICCR. The 24th version of the Puri Beach festival is an unforgettable event. The 2017 festival starts from November.

Languages in Puri Beach Festival

• Oriya (Odia)
• Hindi
• English
• Bengali
• Maithili

Interesting things to See or find Puri Beach Festival

• You can visit many museum and monuments and lots of holy places as well.
• This city has lots of shops and bazar you can go there.
• You also visit Puri Beach, Jagannath Temple, Gundicha Mandir etc.

Nearest Visiting places from Puri Beach Festival

• Jagannath Temple: Jagannath Puri Temple is one of the holy four rituals in India. It is located is beach city of Puri. It is built in 12th century, and is dedicated to Lord Jagannath. It was believed that the real image of God was the power to give ‘salvation’ to see it. Jagannath temple was constructed with the help of wooden logs. The Divine Temple was listed as one of the Charm Dham Pilgrimages by Adi Shankaracharya, a Hindu spiritual leader.

• Puri Beach: Puri Beach is one of the most popular beaches in India. Puri beach is known for its roaring waves of Bay of Bengal, and fine white sand. This beach is located at 35 Km from Konark Sun Temple and 65 Km from Bhubaneswar. Another popular attraction of Puri beach is the art of sand sculpture, mainly those sand art pieces that are created by an artist named Sudarshan Patnaik, known all around the world.

• Gundicha Mandir: The Gundicha Mandir is a famous temple in Puri. This temple is considered to be the residence of Lord Krishna’s aunt ‘Gundicha’. According to the belief, it is said that Lord Puri had spent time here for 9 days on the eve of Rath Yatra. The Gundicha temple in Puri is also named as the Janak Puri. This temple is surrounded by a wall and stand in the middle of garden.

• Dhauli Giri Hills: Dhauli Giri Hills is an important Buddhist pilgrimage place near Bhubaneswar. This hills is situated River Daya. Dhauli Giri is surrounded by paddy fields. This hill for famous for the Kalinga War that brought the transformation of Ashoka. Near this hill Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa was constructed in 1972 by the Japan Buddha Sangha. This place has beautiful landscape.

• Swargadwar Beach: Swargadwar Beach is one of the most popular religious beaches in Puri. This beach is also known to be the bathing area of Sri Chaitanyadev, a well-known sage of the Vaishnava cult. The word Swaragadwar is a combination of two words, Swarg and Dwar this means that “the door to heaven”. It is visited by tourist in huge number every years.

Nearest Petrol Pump near by Puri Beach Festival

• Penthakatta Petrol Pump OPDC Filling Station

Penthakata, Puri, Odisha 752002

• Grand Motor Service Station

Grand Rd, Balagandi, Puri, Odisha 752001

• Pujapanda Petrol Station

Puri-Konark Marine Dr, Purussottam Nagar, Puri, Odisha 752002

• Hindustan Gasoline HPCL

Balighat, Puri, Odisha 752002

• Hindustan Gasoline HPCL Pump

 Puri-Konark Marine Dr, Balighat, Puri, Odisha 752002

• Victoria IOCL Petrol And Diesel Pump

Puri, Odisha 752002

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Puri Beach Festival

• Holiday Resort
  Add: Chakratirtha Road, Puri, India 752002
• Hotel Vijoya International
  Add: Chakratirtha Road, Sea Beach, Puri, India 752002
• Mayfair Beach Resort
  Add: Chakratirtha Road , Puri, India 752002
• East West Hotel
  Add: New Marine Drive Road, Baliapanda Housing Board Colony, Puri, Odisha 752001
• Hotel Shakti International
  Add: Subash Chandra Bose Square, VIP Road, Puri, Odisha 752001
• Hotel Golden Dust
  Add: New Marine Drive Road Lighthouse Area, beside ITC Nilambu, Guesthouse, Puri, Odisha
  752001
• Hotel Naren Palace
  Add: C. T. Road, Near Sonar Gouranga Temple, Puri, Odisha 752002
• Jamindars Palace
  Add: Chakratirtha Road, Besides Panthanivas Hotel, Badasirei, Puri, Odisha 752002

Things to carry in near Puri Beach Festival

• Carrying essential water.
• Carry camera you take photos of beautiful place.

Tips & Suggestions in Puri Beach Festival

• The best time to visit and enjoy this view from October to March.

Help Line/Phone Number in Puri Beach Festival

• E-24 Hospital - 06752 220 050

• TB & IDH Hospital - 077490 13433

• NILACHAL NURSING HOME - 06752 224 258

• Sai Saudamini Nursing home - 06752 220 441

• Sea Beach Police Station - 06752 222 025

• Town Police Station - 06752 223 293

• Sadar Police Station - 06752 222 043

• Kumbharapada Police Station - 06752 222 014

• Air Ambulance Services - 088090 88765

• DN AMBULANCE - 098530 04266

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Climate & weather

• Summer - March to May

• Average Minimum Temperature - 36° C

• Average Minimum Temperature - 24° C

• Average Precipitation - 26.6 mm

• Monsoon - June to October

• Average Minimum Temperature - 32° C

• Average Minimum Temperature - 25° C

• Average Precipitation - 202 mm

• Summer - March to May

• Average Minimum Temperature - 28° C

• Average Minimum Temperature - 17° C

• Average Precipitation - 24.75 mm

Location info

odisha.

Mobile network coverage

Airtel, Jio, BSNL, and Vi all provide coverage across Odisha. 4G is reliable in Bhubaneswar, Puri, Cuttack, and along the Golden Triangle tourist circuit. Coverage may be weaker in remote tribal areas, interior forests, and certain coastal stretches. Most hotels in tourist areas offer free Wi-Fi.

Food & restaurants nearby

Food options are available in the nearest town. Odia thali, temple prasad, and local snacks like chhena poda are regional specialities.

Accessibility

Accessibility information is not currently available for this site. Contact the venue directly or check with your accommodation for the latest accessibility details.

Rules & restrictions

Standard visitor rules apply. Check locally for any specific restrictions at this site.

Best photography spots

The best photography spots are typically during the golden hours (early morning and late afternoon). Scout the location first to identify the best angles, and consider the direction of light at different times of day.

Best time to visit Puri Beach Festival

The festival is celebrated according to the traditional calendar. Plan your visit for the main celebration days. October to March generally has the highest concentration of festivals in Odisha.

Timings & opening hours

Festival timings vary by day and ritual. Major events are typically scheduled during daytime, with special ceremonies in the morning and evening.

Entry fee & tickets

Most events are free to attend. Special VIP viewing areas or sponsored events may have ticketing. Prasad or offerings may have nominal charges.

Duration needed

The festival duration ranges from 1 day to several weeks. Plan for at least half a day to experience the main events.

Safety tips

Large crowds during festivals require extra caution. Keep valuables secure, stay hydrated, and have a meeting point for your group. Follow the designated crowd flow and barriers.

Nearest airport, railway & bus

Nearest Airport: Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar. Nearest Railway Station: Puri Railway Station. Nearest Bus Stand: Puri Bus Stand (special festival bus services available).

Things to do at Puri Beach Festival

Witness the main rituals and ceremonies, enjoy cultural performances including traditional music and dance, explore festival markets for handicrafts and local food, and participate in community celebrations.

Things to visit & highlights

The main temple or venue where the festival is centred, temporary fairgrounds with cultural performances, food stalls offering Odia delicacies, and craft markets selling traditional Odisha handicrafts.

Frequently asked questions

What are the main dates of the festival? Festival dates follow the traditional Odia calendar. Check the Odisha Tourism website for the exact dates each year.

Where is the best place to watch the main events? The main temple or procession route offers the best viewing. Arrive early to secure a good spot.

What should I know before attending? Dress modestly, stay hydrated, keep valuables secure, and be prepared for large crowds. Book accommodation well in advance.

Visitor information

Please check locally for current visitor information.