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Who was Anantavarman and what did he decide to do in the twelfth century?
Who was Anantavarman and what did he decide to do in the twelfth century?
Anantavarman was one of the most important rulers of the Ganga dynasty. He decided to erect a temple for Purushottama Jagannatha at Puri.
Which deity is the cult of Jagannatha associated with, and what does the name 'Jagannatha' mean?
Which deity is the cult of Jagannatha associated with, and what does the name 'Jagannatha' mean?
The cult of Jagannatha is associated with Vishnu. The name 'Jagannatha' means 'lord of the world' and is a name for Vishnu.
What did king Anangabhima III do in 1230 in relation to the deity Jagannatha?
What did king Anangabhima III do in 1230 in relation to the deity Jagannatha?
In 1230, king Anangabhima III dedicated his kingdom to the deity Jagannatha and proclaimed himself as the 'deputy' of the god.
What did the local tribal people do in relation to the wooden image of the deity?
What did the local tribal people do in relation to the wooden image of the deity?
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Why did various conquering powers such as the Mughals, the Marathas, and the English East India Company attempt to gain control over the temple in Orissa?
Why did various conquering powers such as the Mughals, the Marathas, and the English East India Company attempt to gain control over the temple in Orissa?
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What was the significance of the temple of Jagannatha in social and political matters as it gained importance as a centre of pilgrimage?
What was the significance of the temple of Jagannatha in social and political matters as it gained importance as a centre of pilgrimage?
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What was the role of Anantavarman, one of the most important rulers of the Ganga dynasty, in relation to the temple of Jagannatha in Puri?
What was the role of Anantavarman, one of the most important rulers of the Ganga dynasty, in relation to the temple of Jagannatha in Puri?
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Why did the local tribal people making the wooden image of the deity suggest that the deity was originally a local god?
Why did the local tribal people making the wooden image of the deity suggest that the deity was originally a local god?
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Why did various conquering powers such as the Mughals, the Marathas, and the English East India Company attempt to gain control over the temple in Orissa?
Why did various conquering powers such as the Mughals, the Marathas, and the English East India Company attempt to gain control over the temple in Orissa?
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What was the significance of king Anangabhima III dedicating his kingdom to the deity in 1230?
What was the significance of king Anangabhima III dedicating his kingdom to the deity in 1230?
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What was the original deity associated with the cult of Jagannatha in Puri, Orissa?
What was the original deity associated with the cult of Jagannatha in Puri, Orissa?
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What was the significance of the temple of Jagannatha in social and political matters as it gained importance as a centre of pilgrimage?
What was the significance of the temple of Jagannatha in social and political matters as it gained importance as a centre of pilgrimage?
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Who dedicated his kingdom to the deity Jagannatha and proclaimed himself as the 'deputy' of the god?
Who dedicated his kingdom to the deity Jagannatha and proclaimed himself as the 'deputy' of the god?
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Why did the Mughals, the Marathas, and the English East India Company attempt to gain control over the temple in Orissa?
Why did the Mughals, the Marathas, and the English East India Company attempt to gain control over the temple in Orissa?
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