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Chandrabhaga Beach, 3 kilometres from the Sun Temple, is considered one of Odisha's most sacred bathing beaches. If visiting during the Magha Mela in January–February, thousands of pilgrims from across the state gather here for a sacred sunrise dip, creating a spectacle of communal faith and colour.
The beach is also a dolphin-spotting location — bring binoculars and scan the horizon during your morning walk.