Puri, commonly referred to as Jagannath Puri, is one of the sacred places in India known for globally renowned temple of Lord Jagannath (the Lord of the Universe). Puri is also one of the places of Char Dham (Four most sacred places in India) where visitors come to pay homage to Lord Jagannath. In addition to this, Puri is also known for its unique culture, traditions and fairs & festivals. 

Festivals and fairs like Rath Yatra, Chandan Yatra in Puri, Rath Yatra in Puri, Snana Yatra in Puri are some of major festivals organized in different months of the year. Rath Yatra is one of the major festivals organized in the month of June/July. Innumerable devotees come to pull the Rath of Lord Jagannath, Balbhadra and Subhadra in this festival.

List of Festival

Makar Sankranti Saraswati Puja (Sri Panchami) Maha Shiva Ratri Phagu Dasami Holi (Dola Purnima) Ram Navami Sudasha Brata Maha Vishuba Sankranti Akshaya Trutiya Savitri Amabasya Pahili Raja Raja Sankranti Shitala Sasthi Bahuda Yatra (Hari Sayan Ekadasi) Chitalagi Amabasya Prathamastami Raksha Bandhan (Gamha Purnima) Ganesh Chaturthi Nuakhai Apara Paksha Dussehra (Garbhana Sankranti) Kumar Purnima Dipavali Uthapan Ekadasi (Panchuka) Kartik Purnima Manabasa Gurubar Snana Purnima Jhulan Purnima Chaitra Poornima Konark Dance Festivals Puri Beach Festival