Gundicha Temple, Puri – Travel Guide | Places to Visit in Odisha
When people search for places to visit in Odisha, one spiritual destination quietly stands out—the Gundicha Temple in Puri. Often called the “Garden House of Lord Jagannath,” this sacred temple becomes the heart of one of India’s biggest religious festivals, the Rath Yatra.Unlike many temples that remain crowded year-round, Gundicha Temple has a unique charm. It remains mostly calm and peaceful, opening into spiritual life only when Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra arrive during the annual chariot festival. That contrast gives it a magical aura—almost like a secret chapter of Odisha’s spiritual…
