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By N. Patnaik

The examine comprehensively and curiously discusses Puri, the sacred urban of Orissa. It has seven chapters—viz. advent, historical historical past of Puri, Pilgrimage to Puri, development and improvement of Puri, Guardians of sacred advanced and continuity in sacred culture, Definition and typology of sacred centres, findings and end. a really attention-grabbing publication for learn for everybody.

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