Shri Vimala Shakti Peetha Temple Puri

Shri Vimala Shakti Peetha Temple was built in the 6th century by Yayati Keshari, who was ruler of the Somavanshi Dynasty. Vimala Temple, also spelled Bimala Shaktipeeth, is one of the four Adi Shakti Peethas located in Puri, Odissa. This temple is also known by other names such as Puri Shakti Pitha, Sri Vimala Shakti Pitha and Sri Bimala Temple. Festivals are also celebrated like Sri Ram Navami, Jagannath Rathyatra, Guru Purnima, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali.At this Shakti Peetha, the navi (navel) of Sati is said to have fallen and it holds immense spiritual significance. The presiding deity is Vimala Devi, considered the guardian deity of the Jagannath Temple. According to tradition, offerings made to Lord Jagannath are first presented to Goddess Vimala before being distributed as prasad.How to Reach Vimala Temple PuriThe temple can be easily reached by the different modes of transport, which leads one to the temple comfortably. Some ways are given below.By RailThe nearest railway station is Puri railway station, which is in the city itself. The station is well connected with the different major cities nearby the city. One can directly get public transport or hire a taxi to reach the temple.By AirThe nearest airport is the Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, 60 km from the temple. The visitors can book the flights to this airport. Even the facilities of public transport and taxis are available for one to easily reach the temple.By RoadThe city is well connected with the roadways. The regular public transportation and taxis from nearby major cities are available every day, which helps one easily reach the temple.Best Time to Visit The best time to visit these temples is in the winter months from October to March, which leads one to easily explore the places of temples and nearby sights.