Jagannath Puri, commonly known as Puri, is a historic and sacred city located in the eastern Indian state of Odisha (formerly Orissa). It is situated on the coast of the Bay of Bengal in the Puri district of Odisha. Puri is renowned for its famous Jagannath Temple, one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites in Hinduism, and for the annual Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) associated with the temple.
The Jagannath Temple in Puri is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Krishna, and it attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists from all over India and the world. Puri is a significant religious and cultural center in India, known for its rich traditions, festivals, and cultural heritage.