Puri , also known as Jagannath Puri , (Odia: [ˈpuɾi] ⓘ) is a coastal city and a Municipal Corporation in the state of Odisha in eastern India. It is the district headquarters of Puri district and is situated on the Bay of Bengal, 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of the state capital of Bhubaneswar. Puri , also poori, is a type of deep-fried flatbread, made from unleavened whole-wheat flour, although leavened varieties also exist. [citation needed] Puri originated from the Indian subcontinent. Puris are most commonly served as breakfast or snacks. It is also served at special or ceremonial functions as part of ceremonial rituals along with other vegetarian food offered [citation needed] in Hindu prayer as prasadam. When hosting guests it is common in some households to serve puri in ... Puri in Odisha is one of the four must-visit pilgrimage sites for Hindus because of Jagannath Temple that forms the part of Char Dham in India. Puri is a beach city located on the coast of Bay of Bengal which is one of the favourites among people of West Bengal for a short trip. Having gained popularity among hippies back in the 1970s due to the legalisation of Bhang, Puri is still a popular destination among backpackers, however, the availability of bhang is now limited. With a plethora of ... Puri is a coastal district in Odisha, India, known for its pilgrimage centre of Jagannath. The website provides information on district profile, administration, tourism, notices, services and helplines.
