According to Hindu belief, donating Pind is considered auspicious for the peace of the souls of ancestors. This year, Shraddha Paksha i.e. Pind Daan is going to run from 29th September to 14th October 2033 across the country.

During the auspicious days of Shraddha Paksha, many people reached different parts of the country to donate Pinda. Like in Bodh Gaya, Haridwar, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura and Prayagraj, many people keep coming to donate Pind.

But there is also a place in Odisha, about which it is said that if someone donates a body at this place, then the ancestors attain salvation. In the article, we are going to talk about the same place in Odisha.

Pind Daan is held in JagannathPuri, Odisha.

The name of the place in Odisha where Pind Daan is being mentioned is Puri. Puri is famous all over the world for Jagannath Temple. People from every corner of the country come to this city dedicated to Lord Krishna to donate to Pinda. It is considered very auspicious to donate Pind in Puri situated on the banks of the Mahanadi and Bhargavi rivers.

Importance of donating Pind Daan in Puri

Just as Puri city is famous all over the world for the Jagannath temple, similarly the confluence of two rivers situated here is also quite famous. Pind Daan takes place on the banks of the Mahanadi and Bhargava rivers.

According to mythological belief, the place where the sacred Mahanadi and Bhargava rivers meet is considered a very holy place. It is believed that whoever donates Pinda at the Sangam site, his ancestors get salvation.

Taking a bath after donating Pind at the Sangam site is also considered very auspicious. Let us tell you that according to mythology, Puri is one of the major pilgrimage sites in India.

How to reach JagannathPuri?

It is quite easy to reach Puri from any part of the country. For this, you can reach by train, air or road also.

  • Air Travel – If you want to reach Dwarka via air travel, you can reach Bhubaneswar Airport. You can easily reach Puri by taking a taxi, cab or local bus from Bhubaneswar Airport. The distance of Puri from Bhubaneswar is about 54 km.
  • By Train- Puri can be easily reached by train. Trains keep running to Puri from major cities of the country like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai etc. Direct trains also run to Dwarka from many cities like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh etc.
  • By Road- Puri is connected to almost every city of Odisha. Puri is connected to many major cities like Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Brahmapur.

Places to stay and eat in Puri

The cheapest rooms to stay in Puri are easily available. For this, you can book rooms at AnanyaPuri Hotel, Jagannath Guest House, Bhuban Mohan Guest House, Radhika Beach Resort and Jagannath Niwas. In these hotels, AC and non-AC rooms are easily available between Rs 500-800. Let us tell you that all these hotels are located at a short distance from the confluence of the Mahanadi and Bhargava rivers.

There is no dearth of places to eat and drink in Puri. You will find many such hotels and restaurants in Puri, where you can have a full meal for Rs 100-200. For this, you can go to Bengal Restaurant, Agarwal Veg Restaurant, Rasoi Restaurant, Puri Pet Pooja Restaurant and Vatika Restaurant.

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