It is also known by the geographical features of its location as Shankhakshetra (the layout of the town is in the form of a conch shell), Neelāchala ("Blue mountain" a terminology used to name a very large sand lagoon over which the temple was built but this name is not in vogue), Neelāchalakshetra, Neelādri. Its name is mentioned, conforming to the deity worshipped, as Srikshetra, Purusottama Dhāma, Purusottama Kshetra, Purusottama Puri and Jagannath Puri. Sages like Bhrigu, Atri and Markandeya had their hermitage close to this place. Over time the name got changed to Purushottama Puri and further shortened to Puri, and the Purusha came to be known as Jagannatha. In the Rigveda, in particular, it is mentioned as a place called Purushamandama-grama meaning the place where the Creator deity of the world – Supreme Divinity deified on an altar or mandapa was venerated near the coast and prayers offered with Vedic hymns. Puri, the holy land of Jagannatha, also known by the popular vernacular name Srikshetram, has many ancient names in the Hindu scriptures such as the Rigveda, Matsya purana, Brahma Purana, Narada Purana, Padma Purana, Skanda Purana, Kapila Purana and Niladrimahodaya. History įor a chronological guide, see Timeline of Puri. Puri is a significant part of the "Krishna pilgrimage circuit" which also includes Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Gokula, Govardhan, Kurukshetra and Dwarka. Puri has been chosen as one of the heritage cities for Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) scheme of Government of India.
Sand art and applique art are some of the important crafts of the city. The 24 festivals, including 13 major ones, held every year in the temple complex contribute to the economy Ratha Yatra and its related festivals are the most important which are attended by millions of people every year. The economy of Puri is dependent on the religious importance of the Jagannath Temple to the extent of nearly 80 percent.
The temple town has many Hindu religious mathas or monasteries. Even though princely states do not exist in India today, the heirs of the House of Gajapati still perform the ritual duties of the temple. Odisha, including Puri and its temple, were part of British India from 1803 till India attained independence in August 1947. Puri and the Jagannath Temple were invaded 18 times by Muslim rulers, from the 7th century AD till the early 19th century with the objective of looting the treasures of the temple. Puri is known by several names since the ancient times, and was locally known as "Sri Kshetra" and the Jagannath temple is known as "Badadeula". It is one of the original Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus. It is also known as Sri Jagannatha Dhama after the 12th-century Jagannath Temple located in the city. 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 ( Odia: ( listen)) is a coastal city and a municipality in the state of Odisha in eastern India.
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