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 lore. All possible care has been taken for presenting the history, evolution and genesis of Sri Jagnnatha 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, researches, indologists for carrying their indepth esearch works.

The book covers Sri Jagannatha Sanskruti in all over the district of Orissa with the temple structure activities. The book has been devided in to thirty two chapters including an introduction carrying with, origin of main temples, the concept of patita-pavana, 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 85 colourful illustration provided for ready reference.

In short it is a scholarly and monumental work marked by accuracy, precision and sound Judgment. This book no doubt encompasses the rank among the most outstanding contribution in the history of the culture in Orissa in general and Dri Jagannatha Sanskruti in particular.