Mahaprabhu Sri Jagannatha the Lord of Universe

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The book entitled Mahaprabhu Sri Jagannatha: The Lord of Universe is an earnest endeavour by the author to present an exhaustive and authenticated account on Sri Jagannatha Sanskruti in Orissa since lore. All possible care has been taken for presenting the history, evolution and genesis of Sri Jagnnatha Sanskruti, including the controversies regarding the multifarious concept of the construction of the temple with its dates are primary importance. This book definitely reveals the research field for the scholar’s historians, researches, indologists for carrying their indepth esearch works.

The book covers Sri Jagannatha Sanskruti in all over the district of Orissa with the temple structure activities. The book has been devided in to thirty two chapters including an introduction carrying with, origin of main temples, the concept of patita-pavana, the concept of Dadhivamana, daily rituals, fair and festivals, Navakalevara Veshas of Lord, Art and Architecture and Chhatish Niyoga concept etc.

At the end a comprehensive glossary, bibliography, index and 85 colourful illustration provided for ready reference.

In short it is a scholarly and monumental work marked by accuracy, precision and sound Judgment. This book no doubt encompasses the rank among the most outstanding contribution in the history of the culture in Orissa in general and Dri Jagannatha Sanskruti in particular.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR S.N. Dash

Surendranath Dash, M.A., Ph.D. born in 11th January 1949 at Ratanpur (Khurdha), educated at Ravenshaw College, Utkal University, orissa, India. Acclaimed as a popular teacher for over three decades and more in Rajdhani College, B.J.B. (Auto) College and P.G.Dept, of Oriya, Utkal University. To his credit the author has guided a score of scholars both in M.Phil, Ph.D and D.Lit., on Sri Jagannatha Culture and literature. He has written five volume on different aspects of Sri Jagannatha Sanskriti and treaties, etc. All these books have been contained the token of philosophy, rituals, fair and festivals etc. on Sri Jagannatha Chetana. Besides, participating in national and international seminars from time to time regularly. The author has published more than fifty research papers in different research Journals, books, proceedings and volumes. Currently engaged in further research work on Sri Jagannatha temples in the world and lexicography on Sri Jagannatha funding by U.G.C. He is associated with many national, regional and intellectual organizations. Particualy, the founder secretary of Shri Jagannatha Research Institute, Bhubanswar, Orissa. He has visited two countries i.e., U.K. and Arab in search of research materials. Prof Dash has retired from Utkal University as Prof. and Head Deptt. Of Oriya on January 2009.