Swargadwar
ସ୍ୱର୍ଗଦ୍ୱାର
Puri's liveliest stretch of seafront, where the Hindu "Gate of Heaven" cremation ground sits beside a market and food stalls, showing the everyday coexistence of life and death in this holy city.
"Swargadwar" means "Gate of Heaven." Believers hold that cremation here brings liberation, so cremations take place by the sea year-round. Please show respect and do not take photos. The surrounding area is Puri's busiest tourist zone. The seafront road is lined with shell crafts, saris, and Odia snack stalls, and crowds gather in the evening. Nearby are religious institutions, including the Ananda Mayee Ashram.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Jagannath Temple, Puri
- Puri Beach
- Markandeshwar Temple & Tank
- Narendra Pokhari
- Lokanatha Temple
- Atharanala Bridge
- Gundicha Temple
- Raghurajpur Heritage Crafts Village