Article: Puri, the new yoga and ayurveda capital for foreign tourists

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Puri, Feb. 22 -- The temple built in honour of Lord Jagannath is one of the major attractions of the coastal town of Puri in Orissa.

But now, tourists are making their way to Puri for ancient health cure treatments provided through Yoga and Ayurveda.

Yoga and Ayurveda centers are mushrooming along Puri's beaches, and foreign tourists suffering from ailments like arthritis, psoriasis and insomnia visit these health centres.

Among the therapies given here, Jaldhara (dripping of medicated decoction and oil on head) and acupressure massages are a favourite among foreigners. They find these two exceptionally useful for ...

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