A Hindu monk performing an "Aarti" at the sea beach at Puri, Odisha, India. Puri is the abode of the Lord Jaggannath [agglomeration of Jagath (World) and Nath (Lord)], the Lord of the World. An extremely holy place for the Hindus the streets of this ancient city is steeped in spiritualism. So much so that even in the backdrop of a city decked in festive lights and splendour of a new year a situation like this is entirely natural and easily draws away people from other attractions.