Timeline of Puri

Updated on Dec 31, 2024

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The timeline of Puri lists the important historical dates for the town of Puri in Orissa.

Timeline

1042 AD – Introduction of the Madala Panji (scripture of Orissa ) from the Puri Temple.

c. 1229 – Puri is known as Purusottama Kshetra.

1934 – Nilachala Saraswata Sangha, religious organization established by Swami Nigamananda

1948 – Puri integrated into Odisha.

1957 – Chintamani Panigrahi(former Governor of Manipur) was elected to the 2nd Lok Sabha from Puri constituency

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