Puri district, Administrative district in Odisha, India
Puri is an administrative district in Odisha along the Bay of Bengal coastline, combining coastal areas with farmland and agricultural zones. The region is crossed by several rivers and organized into eleven smaller administrative blocks containing hundreds of villages.
The district was established under British control in 1803 as one of three separate administrative units. Before that time, the region formed part of Mughal administrative structures and was known as Kataka circar.
The district is known for its connection to Ratha Yatra, one of the largest chariot festivals where enormous deity statues are pulled through the streets in a grand procession. People here view this event as central to their year, with the entire city organized around temple life and sacred traditions.
The best time to visit is during the dry season when roads are passable and paths are accessible throughout the region. Local transportation connects villages and town centers, though traveling between remote areas may take considerable time.
The region is crossed by six different rivers that form a network of waterways supporting local farming. These rivers shape the landscape and have influenced how people here have lived and worked for centuries.
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