The sacred city of Puri, known as Shrikhetra, is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in India. The city is famed for the Jagannath Temple and its vibrant cultural and spiritual heritage. Central to this heritage are the Seven Streets of Shrikhetra, each holding significant religious, historical, and cultural landmarks. These streets are home to ancient temples, sacred maths (monastic establishments), and historical monuments that continue to attract pilgrims and scholars from across the world.
Gauda Bada Street – The well-known places in it are Yameswar, Tota Gopinath, Kamakshi, Sata Lahari Math, Satasan Math, Purushottam Math, Hari Das Samadhi Math and Suna Goswami Math.
Harachandi Street – lts important places are Kapala-Mochan temple, Basali Devi, Maha Prakas Math, Naga Math, Surangi Math, Poda Math, Dukhisyambaba Math, Phalahari Math, Oriya Math, Big Oriya Math, Small Oriya Math, Khajuria Math, Kimbhira Math and Hati Guru Devi Math.
Bali Street -In this street there are, Old Palace of Puri Gajapati Maharaja, Asta Sambhu, Syamakali, Barahi, Sidha Bakula, Ugrasena Mandapa, Sweta Madhav, Sweta Ganga, Bata Loknath, Olden Balli Math, Sankar Math, Sankarananda Math, Gopal Teertha Math, Siva Teertha Math, Kabir Chaura, Vidura Ashram, Bauli Math, Swargadwar Math, Bada Tarala Math, Sana Tarala Math, Venkatachari Math, Giriswami Math, Radhakanta Math, Gangamata Math, Haridakhandi Math, Samadhi Math, Bada Jhadu and Sana Jhadu Math, Ramdas Math, Raghav Das Math, Kausalya Das Math, Lunia Math, Chaudhuri Math, Panjabi Math, Kunja Math, Jaipur Math, Jagatamohini Math, Bhrigu Ashram, Chikiti Math, Ranga Mahal, Govinda Kunja and Veda Vidyalaya.
Kalika Devi Stree – lts prominent places of visit are Maha Kaleswar, Dakshina Kali, Gacha Kali, Emar Math, Narasimhachari Math, Mangu Math and Avadhuta Math.
Dolomandap Street– There are Radha Vallabha Math, Damapada Math, Haladia Math, Jhanjapita Math, Sidha Math, Nabal Das Math and Angira Ashram in this street.
Kundhaibenta Street – In this street there are Neelakantha and Ramachandi, Mausima, Hatajodi Thakurani, Jhadeswari, Sisoo Math, Pandita Math, Nua Math, Sundar Das Math, Ghumusar Math, Dagara Math, Jhanjapita Math, Bharati Math, Patara Math, Landimata Math, Puran Sabha Math, Lavani Khia Math, Rajaguru Math, Gandharva Math, Paramananda Das Math, Goswamy Math, Nidha Das Math, Bali Babaji Math, Phalahari Math, Chaulia Math, Balagandi Math, Khelore Math, Ahalya Math, Brahmachari Math, Itota Math, Chaitanya Chandra Ashram, Sunar Gauranga Math, Jaijai Ram Math, Mahabiria Math, Maniram Math, Jaipur Math, Rani Math, Kandujher Math, Putia Rani Mandir, Nima Akhada, Hati Akhada, Bagha Akhada, Salarbag Math, Kadali Patuka Math, Dasavatar Math, Jagannath Math, Khak Akhada, Kapudia Math.
Markandiya Street– Markandeswar Mahadev, Bada Santha Math, Sana Santha Math, Nandini Math, Kataki Math, Kanas Math, Kalitilaka Math, Kripa Samudra Math, Balli Math, Trimali Math, Uttar Parswa Math, Bada Akhada Math, Sana Chata and Bada Chata Math, Math, Chhauni Math, Papudia Math, Languli Math, Torani Chhatra Math, Ramajee Math and Visakha Math.
he Seven Streets of Shrikhetra Puri are not merely physical pathways but sacred spaces that carry centuries of tradition, devotion, and cultural vibrancy. They stand as a testament to Puri’s spiritual grandeur, offering pilgrims and visitors a glimpse into the timeless heritage of this holy city. Exploring these streets is akin to walking through a living museum, where every temple, Math, and landmark tells a story of faith, resilience, and devotion.
