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The Atharanala Bridge, located at the northern gateway of Puri, is widely regarded as the oldest surviving bridge in the state.
Constructed in the 13th century during the reign of King Narasimha Deva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, this historic structure has long served as a vital thoroughfare for pilgrims en route to the sacred Jagannath Temple.
Spanning approximately 85 metres in length and 12 metres in width, Atharanala is named after its eighteen arches, with 'Athara' meaning eighteen and 'Nala' meaning channels in Odia.
Built using laterite stone and lime mortar, the bridge showcases a medieval engineering masterpiece wit...