Saga of Jagannatha and Badadeula at Puri: Story of Lord Jagannatha and His Temple

The book gives an account of the legend of god Jagannatha and his temple at Puri, Odisha. It discusses aspects of the story of Jagannatha, the holy city of Puri, construction and features of the temple, the many rites and festivals associated with worship of Jagannatha at the temple and the significance of mahaprasada, the food offering to Jagannatha after it is re-offered to goddess Bimala. Packed with anecdotes and interesting accounts garnered from folktales and epic literature, it is an in-depth study of the cult of Jagannatha, going into the traditions, costumes (the various besha), rituals and pageantry involved in his worship. It provides details on the yatra festivals especially the Rath Yatra. It also covers the site of Puri as a place of tourist interest, informing about its accessibility, shopping and dining facilities, libraries and museums and specific places for sightseeing.