Mahodadhi, Puri, Odisha
Mahodadhi is one of the sacred Tirthas, located in Puri,
a famous pilgrimage town in the state of Odisha, India. The sacred bathing spot
of sea in the Swargadwar area is called as Mahodadhi. It is one of
the five Panchatirthas in Puri Dham. Mahodadhi is located at about 1.5 Kms from
Puri Jagannatha Temple, 3 Kms from Puri Railway Station and 3.5 Kms from Puri
Bus Stand.
The Sea
Puri Beach is known for being a tourist attraction
and a Hindu sacred
place. The beach here is not just a pilgrimage place; it is a Maha tirtha,
a great pilgrimage site. The beach is the site of the annual Puri Beach
Festival, which is co-sponsored by the Indian Ministry of Tourism,
the city of Odisha, the Development Commissioner of
Handicrafts, and the Eastern Zonal Cultural Center, Kolkata.
The beach hosts sand art displays, including work by
international award-winning local sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik.
Rituals
The Samudra arati is a
daily tradition started by the present Shankaracharya 9 years ago. The
daily practice includes prayer and fire offering to the sea at Swargadwar in
Puri by disciples of the matha. On Paush Purnima of every year the
Shankaracharya himself comes out to offer prayers to the sea.
Prayers
It is a belief that the pilgrims attain Salvation by
visiting Lord Jagannath and bathing in the Pancha Tirthas.
Connectivity
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