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Swargadwar Sea Beach Puri Address: Swargadwar Sea Beach Rd, Puri, Odisha, 752001, India
Swargadwar Beach is located a few kilometers away from the popular Jagannath Temple, along the main Marine Drive in Puri. The place ‘Swargadwar’, which in the local language means ‘Door to Heaven’, holds great religious significance for Hindus as it is believed that people who take a dip in the sea at this place attain salvation and reach heaven after death.
This is also the place where the Swargadwar cremation ground is located. After the cremation rituals, relatives of the deceased take a dip in the sea near Swargadwar as a way of praying to the gods to take their loved one to heaven.
However, the most significant aspect of this place is its serene beach, which is thronged by tourists all through the year in large numbers. The pleasant wind from the sea and the view of the sea waves hitting the shore makes it absolutely refreshing and reenergizing for the tourists at Swargadwar Beach.
History of Swargadwar Sea Beach Puri
There is a belief that Sri Chaitanya Deva, a venerated Vaishnav saint, used to bathe at this spot. Hence, it is considered to be a holy spot for the followers of Vaishnavism and is called ‘Mahodadhi’. It is believed that taking a dip in the holy waters of this sea helps people to make amends for their sins.
The cremation ground, which is considered to be among the most auspicious mortuary sites in India, is situated right opposite the beach, where funeral rites of the deceased are performed. The slow-burning funeral pyres, the smoked-ash air and the chanting of the priests create an aura that is quite rare.
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Things to do in Swargadwar Sea Beach Puri
The Swargadwar Beach is a popular beach spot in Puri and thus, receives hordes of tourists all through the year. The beach gets crowded with tourists as the day passes by and is at its peak in the evenings when the make-shift stalls are set up. The entire beach comes alive during these hours, when tourists taste various local delicacies and make a purchase for a range of items on offer including sea shells, handmade products, toys, bags, decorative items, bead jewelry, etc.
During the day, tourists can spend their time relaxing at the beach and enjoying the sea breeze. Since the water is not shallow at this place, they can safely swim and bathe in the sea; however, caution should be taken to not go deep inside as the sea waves can be quite strong at times. Kids, on the other hand, can ride the camels and horses on payment at the beach.
In addition to spending time at the beach, tourists can head to the different famous attractions of Puri, especially the sacred and popular Jagannath Temple, which lies only about 2-3 km away. They can also visit places like Mahatma Gandhi Park, Blue Flag Beach, Sudam Sand Art Museum and ISKCON Temple.
Swargadwar Sea Beach Puri Timings and Entry fee
No entry fee is levied on tourists for visiting the Swargadwar Beach. The beach remains open at all hours of the day; however, certain restrictions are put at night since the sea water level becomes higher compared to day time. Restrictions are also put in place, in case there is a forecast of high tides or cyclones.
How to reach Swargadwar Sea Beach Puri
Swargadwar Beach lies at a distance of 3.6 from the Puri Bus Stand and about 3.5 km away from the Puri Railway Station. Private taxis, battery-operated rickshaws, cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws can be easily availed from the bus stand as well as railway station to reach the Swargadwar Beach.
The nearest airport to the place is the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar. This airport lies around 60 km away. Tourists flying to this airport can easily hire taxis from the top car rental companies in Bhubaneswar to head to Puri after deboarding. Another way to travel to Puri from Bhubaneswar is boarding a train or taking a bus ride.
Things to keep in mind while visiting Swargadwar Sea Beach Puri
- Parents should take care of kids while taking them close to the shore.
- Sun protection lotions and sunglasses may be used at the beach to avoid sun tan.
- Carrying dry clothes along is advisable, if there is plan to take bath in the sea.
- Footwear should be worn to the beach, especially in the afternoon as the sand becomes hot during that time.
- There are designated dustbins on the beach. Hence, litter should be put inside them.
- Bargaining at the night market at Swargadwar Beach is advisable.
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