A seminar on the Jagannath culture was held here on Sunday which saw participation of experts on religion and culture.
Inaugurating the function organised by the Sri Gundicha Religious Trust, Jagannath Sanskrit University VC Prof Harihar Hota and NISER Registrar Dr Abhaya Kumar Naik spoke about various symmetries found between the Jagannath Darshan and the Indian culture.
Historian Anil Dhir pointed out how culture of Puri temple was able to expand to other parts through the ancient Jagannath Sadak which was a vital milestone of history. Economist Pradip Kumar Satapathy, retired justice Manas Ranjan Mishra, Dr Rabinarayan Samant, BJP leader Pandit Muralimanohar
Sharma, Chandra Sekhar Dash, Madan Mohan Mohapatra, Dr Abhimanyu Bhuyian, Braja Kishore Parida, Dr Kartik Das, Dr Harihar Kanoongo, satirist Dharmachada Mohapatra, Binod Panda, Dr Balaram Dash, Rajguru Ashok Mohapatra described how Jagannath culture transformed over a long past and gained prominence afterward.
A souvenir regarding traditions of Shreemandira edited by ProfHarprasad Mishra was unveiled by the dignitaries.
Trust chairman Dr Bhagirathy Behera presided. Singer Badri Mishra, Trust secretary Laxminarayan Patnaik, social activist JayantiMohapatra coordinated the function.Among others, Bharat Masala founder Sunrendranath Panda was honoured.