Legend

Near almost all places [Kshetra] of Lord Vishnu, there is a Shiva temple. Ekamra Nagara near Purusottama Kshetra is a Shiva Khsetra. There is a description in Skanda Purana on these two sacred places. Once, the king Indradyumna was going to Purusottama Kshetra to fulfil his desire to see Lord Nilamadhava. Narada was accompanying him… read more »

The chapter Utkala Khanda in Skanda Purana describes Purusottama Kshetra and presents information regarding its age, sanctity and significance. The importance of this great place had been kept a secret until a challenging situation demanded it to be unfolded. It dates back to the period of Varaha Avatar when Lord Vishnu in the form of… read more »

Purusottama Kshetra is said to be tirtharaja-the best of all Pilgrim centres-since the place promises liberation to all visitors who get the glimpse of Lord Purusottama. The place is the abode of several divine forms of the Almighty where they have been assigned to their respective places with a definite purpose in order to ensure… read more »