Mahaprabhu Sri Jagannatha : The Lord of Universe

Contents: Foreword. Acknowledgement. List of photographs. 1. Introduction. 2. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Angul. 3. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Balasore. 4. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Bargarh. 5. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Bhadrak. 6. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Bolangir. 7. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Boudh. 8. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Cuttack. 9. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Deogarh. 10. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Dhenkanal. 11. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Gajapati. 12. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Ganjam. 13. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Jagatsinghpur. 14. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Jajpur. 15. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Jharsuguda. 16. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Kalahandi. 17. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Kendrapara. 18. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Keonjhar. 19. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Khurda. 20. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Koraput. 21. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Malkangiri. 22. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Mayurbhanja. 23. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Nawarangpur. 24. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Nayagarh. 25. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Nuapada. 26. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Phulbani. 27. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Puri. 28. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Rayagada. 29. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Sambalpur. 30. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Sonepur. 31. Sri Jagannatha Temples in the District of Sundargarh. 32. Inroads on the temple of Lord Sri Jagannatha. Conclusion. Bibliography. Glossary. Index. 

"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 long lore. All possible care has been taken for presenting the history, evolution and genesis of Sri Jagannatha 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, researchers, indologists for carrying their in-depth research works.

The book covers Sri Jagannatha Sanskruti in all over the district of Orissa with the temple structure activities. The book has been divided in to thirty two chapters including an introduction carrying with, origin of main temples, the concept of Patitapavana, 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 86 colourful illustrations provided for ready reference.

In short it is a scholarly and monumental work marked by accuracy precision and sound judgement. This book no doubt encompasses the rank among the most outstanding contribution in the history of the culture in Orissa in general and Sri Jagannatha Sanskruti in particular." (jacket)