The serene and sacred holy pond can be visited on your way to Puri Jagannath Temple.
Narendra pokhari is a prominent landmark of Puri. The sacred pond is famous for the local activities during the famous Chandan Yatra Festival held between the month of June and July.
In this 42-day festival, the three main deities of the temple are taken on a procession to the pond where they are cleansed with sandalwood.
This is followed by a boat ride in this pond which is known as "Chapa Khela". The pond is a sight to witness as locals celebrate the festival with pomp and show.
The visitors can also witness the laser light show in the evening time.
At a distance of 1 km from Jagannath Temple and 2.5 km from Puri Junction, Narendra Tank or Narendra Pokhari is a holy tank situated at Mauza Dandimala Sahi in Puri. This is one of the largest tanks in Orissa and also one of the must visit places in Puri.
The tank was built in 15th century AD by Narendra Dev, who shouldered the responsibility of the kingdom with Purushottama. The tank is spread over a vast area, which features an island in the middle, housing a small temple called Chandana Mandapa which is connected to the southern bank with a bridge. This tank is considered holy and has a lot of small and big temples surrounding it. The water level of the tank is 10 feet below the present road level. The tank covers 16 ghats which provide an opportunity for the pilgrims to have a holy bath. The main ghat has a flight of steps made up of Khondalite.
Also known as Chandana Pushkarini, this is the holy tank in which the famed Chandana Yatra of Lord Jagannath celebrated annually. During this festival all the big and small deities are taken out of their temples and floated in the pious water of this lake. The deities are applied with chandana paste and then washed with the sacred water of this tank. This ritual is organized in the Baishaki month of Hindu calendar.
Its very holy place among devotes. Narendra Sarovara is situated to the north east of Jagannatha temple next to Jagannatha Vallabha Garden. walking along Grand road towards Gundicha Temple, it is on your left side. This pond is also known as Sri Candana Puku, because Candana Yatra of Lord Jagannatha takes place here. You can spend very peaceful time with family and friends. The pond is very neat and clean & well maintained. No proper shoe rack or paid shoe stand.
Such a holy pond. We felt much better, we enjoyed ourselves a lot in comparison to the sea beach. But requesting to all, do not throw any soap cover, or shampoo cover even do not wash your shoes here as it's both a holy place and a place to bath.
Nice Pond to bath but stairs are very slipperyYou will be careful while bathing
As per local driver, it is part of panchatirtha in the Puri. Place is clean and well maintained. Temple within premises was closed when I visited the temple. Check the pics to judge rest for yourself.
The place holds its serenity and dignity for the temple itself situated surrounded by a pond but the temple was under construction during the visit so I was quite disheartened
The tank was built in 15th century AD by Narendra Dev, who shouldered the responsibility of the kingdom with Purushottama. The tank is spread over a vast area, which features an island in the middle, housing a small temple called Chandana Mandapa which is connected to the southern bank with a bridge. This tank is considered holy and has a lot of small and big temples surrounding it.At a distance of 1 km from Jagannath Temple and 2.5 km from Puri Junction, Narendra Tank or Narendra Pokhari is a holy tank situated at Mauza Dandimala Sahi in Puri. This is one of the largest tanks in Orissa and also one of the must visit places in Puri. The best time to visit is in the evening with your family and friends. The lighting in the evening is very good. The normal opening time is 6 A.M. to 9 P.M. But in this covid situation it might be changed. Keep the vaccination certificate handy because it might be checked at the entrance. The parking is a issue at this temple. If you are visiting with your personal car if have to find a place by yourself.
Clean and calm environment .And there are lots...... Of fishes in the pond.
The temple has its different Devine power to make your soul positive.
