Objectives

Objective 1: To learn about the identity and position of Śrīla Paramananda Purī in the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava tradition.

Objective 2: To understand the relationship between Śrīla Paramananda Purī and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Objective 3: To learn about the monastery and well established by Śrīla Paramananda Purī at Jagannātha Purī.

Objective 4: To understand the miracle of the well and its spiritual significance.

Objective 5: To know the identity of Śrīla Paramananda Purī in Gaura-līlā.

Devotees Associated with the Place
Objective 1: To learn about the identity and position of Śrīla Paramananda Purī in the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava tradition.

Śrīla Paramananda Purī was a prominent saint in the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava tradition and one of the intimate associates of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. He was a disciple of Śrīla Mādhavendra Purī and thus the godbrother of Śrīla Īśvara Purī.

Objective 2: To understand the relationship between Śrīla Paramananda Purī and Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.

Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu always offered great respect to Paramananda Purī, considering him part of His guru-varga. Their relationship is described as deeply affectionate, and Caitanya Mahāprabhu often expressed gratitude for his saintly presence and guidance.

Objective 3: To learn about the monastery and well established by Śrīla Paramananda Purī at Jagannātha Purī.

Paramananda Purī established a small monastery behind the western side of the Jagannatha Temple, Puri. There, he arranged for a well to provide water for devotees.

Leela / Pastime & Importance
Objective 4: To understand the miracle of the well and its spiritual significance.

Initially, the water of the well was bitter. Upon hearing this, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu prayed to Lord Jagannātha to purify it. It is described in the Caitanya-caritāmṛta that the Lord’s mercy caused Ganges water to flow into the well, making it sweet and sanctified.

From that time onward, the water of this well was regarded as sacred as the Ganges, and devotees believed that drinking or bathing in it could grant spiritual purification and inspire pure love of Godhead.

Spiritual Significance

The well of Paramananda Purī became a symbol of divine grace and transformation within the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava tradition. It represents the principle that even ordinary or seemingly impure substances can become spiritually sanctified by the mercy of the Lord and His devotees.

Objective 5: To know the identity of Śrīla Paramananda Purī in Gaura-līlā.

According to the Gaura-gaṇoddeśa-dīpikā, Paramananda Purī is identified as the same spiritual personality as Uddhava, the intimate friend and messenger of Lord Krishna in Vraja-līlā.

Travel Guide

Location

Place: Lokanath Temple Road, Namghar, Sandhajaga, Puri, Odisha – 752001.
Distance from Jagannath Temple: Approximately 1 km (about 10–15 minutes by auto-rickshaw or a 15–20 minute walk).

Distances

● By Road
From Bhubaneswar: Approximately 60 km via NH-316.
Travel Time: Around 1½–2 hours by car or bus.

● By Train
Nearest Railway Station: Puri Railway Station.
Distance to Paramananda Purī Maṭha: About 2–3 km.

● By Air
Nearest Airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Distance to Puri: Approximately 60 km.