15 Questions
What was the King of Puri's initial response to the King of Kanchi's message?
He was saddened and felt insulted
What was the condition set by the King of Kanchi before entering the war?
The loser had to place the winner's deity on their altar
Why did Purusottama Deva leave the battlefield?
His camp caught on fire
What did Lord Jagannath tell the King in his dream?
To fight again with the King of Kanchi
Why was Purusottama Deva worried after leaving the battlefield?
He was worried about losing the deities from the Jagannath temple
Who did the King of Kanchi make an offer to?
The King of Puri
What was the minister's reaction to Purusottama Deva's behavior?
He was offended by the King's behavior
What was the King of Puri's final decision after receiving the divine intervention?
To fight again with the King of Kanchi
What was the King of Orissa's devotion towards?
Lord Jagannath
Where did King Purusottama Deva meet the Princess of Kanchi?
On a tour to South India
Who was pleased with King Purusottama Deva and proposed to offer their daughter in marriage to him?
The King of Kanchi
What did the King of Kanchi send to Orissa with an official proposal of marriage for his daughter?
His minister
Why did the minister of Kanchi agree to stay a few days more in Puri?
To attend the Ratha-yatra festival
What did the minister of Kanchi see the King of Puri doing on Ratha-yatra day?
Standing in front of the chariot with a broom in his hand
What did the minister of Kanchi fail to understand about the King's action?
The greatness of the service
Study Notes
King Purusottama Deva
- King Purusottama Deva ruled over the state of Orissa in the Gonga dynasty.
- He was a great devotee of Lord Jagannath.
- Every year, he would personally sweep the road in front of the chariot during Ratha-yatra for the pleasure of Lord Jagannath.
Marriage Proposal
- King Purusottama Deva met Princess Padmavati of Kanchi during a tour to South India.
- He was proposed to marry Princess Padmavati by the King of Kanchi.
- He accepted the proposal and returned to Orissa.
Ratha-yatra Festival
- The minister of Kanchi attended the Ratha-yatra festival in Puri.
- He saw King Purusottama Deva sweeping the road with a broom, which he considered an insult to a king.
- The minister left Puri and returned to Kanchi, informing the King of what he had witnessed.
Consequences
- The King of Kanchi rejected the marriage proposal, citing King Purusottama Deva's behavior as a reason.
- This news saddened both Purusottama Deva and Princess Padmavati.
- King Purusottama Deva vowed revenge upon the King of Kanchi and challenged him to war.
The War
- The King of Kanchi made a condition that if Purusottama Deva was defeated, he would surrender the deities of Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra.
- Similarly, if the King of Kanchi was defeated, he would surrender his deity of Ganesh.
- King Purusottama Deva was forced to leave the battlefield when his camp caught on fire, and he felt it was a great insult.
Divine Intervention
- Lord Jagannath appeared to King Purusottama Deva in his sleep and told him to fight again, promising to personally help him during the battle.
- Encouraged by this, King Purusottama Deva went to fight again with the King of Kanchi.
Quiz about King Purusottama Deva, a devotee of Lord Jagannath, who ruled over Orissa and met the Princess of Kanchi, Padmavati. Learn about their encounter and its significance.
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