India’s most auspicious place of cremation known as ‘Swargadwar’ located on the shore of Bay of Bengal (known as Mahodadhi) about two kilometers to the South of Sri Jagannath temple and South-Eastern area of the Holy city of Puri in the state of Odisha. Millions of Hindus believe that, by cremating the body at swargadwar, the soul will attain the ultimate Salvation.

In every Amavasya, Lord Jagannath (Amavasya Narayan) visits the sea (Mahodadhi)which is said to be the house of his in-laws near to this cremation ground. As per ‘Swargadwar prashasti’ , of Purushottama Mahatmya in Skandha Purana, everyday the Gods and Goddesses used to land here to visit Lord Jagannath temple.Apart from this, there are many lores and beliefs which are spoken by the locals of Puri.In this creamation ground, one can find ancient temples like Smasana Kali who witnesses all departed souls, followed by Chinmayaswar temple And Bhutanath temple.