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May 31st 2009
Published: June 4th 2009
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The 5.00am bus to Puri was jam packed - the conductor adopting the usual ploy of allowing all comers and cramming as many people as possible into the available space, and more. With that number of bodies in that cramped a space it was insufferably hot, even with the sun barely risen. We arrived two hours later drenched in sweat, covered in dust, and looking forward to a shower. Puri is both a pop... Read Full Entry



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Near KonarkNear Konark
Near Konark

Footbridge to the sea
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Puri town

Chai shop personnel
Sacred bull PuriSacred bull Puri
Sacred bull Puri

Sacred because it has six legs. Two can be seen hanging over it's back
Jaganath Temple, PuriJaganath Temple, Puri
Jaganath Temple, Puri

Pilgrim has his head shaved for purification
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Puri

Roadside shrine
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Puri

Temple facade
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Sun Temple Konark

One of 24 wheels at the base of the temple, designed as a chariot.
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Sun Temple Konark

Detail of wheel
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Puri

Guru in the dust, A picture of a very young Ramana Maharshi lying in the road
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sunbathing in sections



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