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The Gajapati: King and Servant of Jagannath

In the divine land of Utkal, there is a tradition unlike any other in the world: here, the King is the first and foremost servant. The Gajapati Maharaja of Puri, revered by the Odia people as the “Chalanti Vishnu” (the Walking Vishnu), holds a crown, yet his greatest honour is his service at the feet […]

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