Sri Jagannath: The Pastimes of the Lord of the Universe

 
 
This dhama is so dear to the Lord that He has given it His own name, Purushottama-kshetra. This kshetra is extended up to ten yojanas, or 120 kilometres in diameter. It manifested from the ocean, and is covered by sand. In the middle of this sandy beach there is a blue mountain.

Lord Vishnu said to Brahma, "There is a place situated on the northern side of the ocean and the southern side of the river Mahanadi. It is a very secret place, unknown to people in general. There I live in My special form as Purushottama.