How to reach: Puri is well connected by rail, road and air to the rest of the country. The nearest airport, Bhubaneswar, is just 60 Kms.far.
Best time to visit: Besides Ratha Yatra, summer & winter seasons.
Local Transport: Bus, taxi & auto service etc.
Traditional Fairs and Festivals: The festivals are celebrated in a calendar year relating to Lord Jagannath are:
| Festival | When celebrated | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Car Festival (Ratha Yatra) | July | |
| Chandan Yatra | April | |
| Gosani Yatra | September/October | Dasahara |
| Sahi Yatra | March/April | for 7 days from Rama Navami |
| Maha Shiva Ratri | February/March | in all the Saiva Pithas |
| Magha Mela | January | Konark |
| Boita Bandan | October/November | Konark |
| Harirajpur Melan | March | Harirajpur |
| Jhamu Yatra Kakatapur | May | |
| Dayana chori | Ghorodia in Pipili Block | |
| Aunla Navami | November | Sakshigopal |
| Makar Mela | January | Chilika |
| Bali Harachandi Mela | during the Raj Festival in June | Brahmagiri |
| Anabasar Yatra Alaranath Pitha | Brhamagiri | |
| Siruli Mahavir Mela | Panasankranti- Siruli, Sadar Block | |
| Julana Purnima | August | Raksha Bandhan |
Other Festivals for Tourists:
The festivals are celebrated in a calendar year relating to Lord Jagannath are:
In all the festivals Odissidance folk dances from different party of the country are staged.
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