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Exploring Puri: A Journey Through Culture, Cuisine and Coastal Beauty

Puri is a beautiful coastal city located in the state of Odisha in eastern India. Known for its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage, Puri is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world. One of the main attractions in Puri is the Jagannath Temple, a magnificent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath. The temple is considered one of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites and is visited by millions of devotees every year. The annual Rath Yatra festival, where the deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra are taken out in a grand procession on chariots, is a sight to behold. Apart from the temple, Puri is also famous for its beaches. Puri Beach is a long stretch of golden sand that is perfect for swimming, sunbathing and taking long walks. The beach is also a popular spot for surfing and other water sports. The sunrise and sunset views from the beach are breathtaking and should not be missed. Puri also has a rich culinary tradition an

Kedarnath: A Spiritual and Scenic Marvel in the Himalayas

Kedarnath is a small town in the Garhwal Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is mainly known as Kedarnath Temple, an Indian pilgrimage site which is one of the 12 Jyotirlingams (temples of Lord Shiva) in India. At 3,583 meters (11,755 ft) above sea level, this temple is one of the highest Hindu temples in the world.  Kedarnath is not only a popular pilgrimage site but also a great trekking destination with a magnificent Himalayan panorama. Kedarnath Temple is believed to have been built by the Pandavas during the Mahabharata period. The structure of this temple is amazing. It is made of large, heavy stones without cement or glue. The entrance to the temple is decorated with a magnificent statue of Nandi Bull, considered the bearer of Lord Shiva.  The main deity, the Shivalingam cone, is enshrined in the temple. Due to the winter weather conditions, the temple is only open for 6 months from April to November. Kedarnath is 16 km from Gaurikund, the nearest town. Trek through