Daya River

Puri | Odisha | India

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Quick facts of Daya River

Great for: Its History

Ideal Duration: 1-3 hours

Best Time: Throughout the year

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Nearest Airport: Bhubaneswar

Nearest Railway Station: Puri

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Daya River, Puri, Odisha

Daya River, history and religious significance of the river is very important, not only in terms of the history of Odisha-Bihar region but of India as a whole.

Daya River is a part of the Kuakhai River and empties into the Chilika Lake which is known for the Dolphins. The History and Religious Significance of the river is very important, not only in terms of the history of Odisha-Bihar region but of India as a whole. Located on the banks of Daya, in the green slopes adjoining the Dhauli Hills, the famous Kalinga War was fought, which marked an end of Emperor Ashoka's violent ways and embracing Buddhism. There are many Ashokan edicts here, carved on the surface of rocks up along the hill.

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Daya River

Quick facts of Daya River

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Daya River, Puri, Odisha

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Lakshmi Temple, Puri, Odisha

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Sri Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha

Chilika Lake, Puri, Odisha

Puri Beach, Puri, Odisha

Jagannath Rath Yatra, Puri, Odisha

Sonar Gouranga Mandir, Puri, Odisha

Golden Beach, Puri, Odisha

Mausima Temple, Puri, Odisha

Pipili, Puri, Odisha

Balighai Beach, Puri, Odisha

Baleshwar Beach, Puri, Odisha

Baliharachandi Beach, Puri, Odisha

Alarnatha Temple, Puri, Odisha

Sakshi Gopal Temple, Puri, Odisha

Ganesh Temple, Puri, Odisha

Lokanath Temple, Puri, Odisha

Sudarshan Crafts Museum, Puri, Odisha

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