From the archive record
The footage captures a busy afternoon scene at Puri Beach, also widely known as Golden Beach, along the Bay of Bengal coastline. Large numbers of tourists gather across the sandy shoreline while visitors walk, relax, and play near the sea during the daytime. A decorated camel fitted with a red saddle cloth, colourful pom-poms, and ornamental accessories moves along the beach offering rides to visitors. Families and groups are visible standing near the shoreline as gentle waves from the Bay of Bengal reach the coast. The beach atmosphere reflects the popularity of Puri as both a pilgrimage destination and a coastal holiday location in Odisha. The combination of beach recreation, camel rides, sea waves, and crowd activity highlights the lively tourism environment commonly seen at Puri Beach.