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Jagannatha of Puri

4143 - Jagannatha of Puri

Author: Amar Chitra Katha

Description: Jagannatha of Puri (also titled Dreamt by a King, Sculpted by the Gods) recounts the legendary origins of the grand temple at Puri and the deity Jagannatha. It follows King Indradyumna’s search for the divine image of Nilamadhav, his trials and spiritual journey, and the eventual installation of Jagannatha, guided by divine intervention and sage counsel. This richly illustrated comic presents the mythic foundation, cultural significance, and miraculous events surrounding one of India’s most sacred pilgrimage sites  . Keywords: Jagannatha, Puri, Nilamadhav, Indradyumna, temple origin, Rath Yatra, divine intervention, Amar Chitra Katha Ideal for: Young readers, devotees, students of Indian mythology, comic enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by temple legends Age: 10 and above Theme: Divine destiny, devotion, temple foundation, spiritual quest, transformation Tone: Mythic, devotional, dramatic Book Type: Comic book adaptation, mythological graphic narrative Length: Approximately 32 pages.