“Madalapanji” by Dr. Arttaballabha Mohanty is a significant work in Odia literature. It is an edited and published version of the original Madala Panji, which is a historical chronicle of the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. The original Madala Panji is a traditional record kept by a specific caste of scribes (Karanas) at the Jagannath Temple, documenting historical events related to Lord Jagannath and the temple itself. While it contains historical records, it also blends legends and folklore, reflecting a unique narrative style that has influenced Odia prose
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