Dear list members,

According to R.L. Mitra (The Antiquities of Orissa. Vol. 2, repr. Calcutta 1963, pp. 180 and 239), the Purusottamamahatmya includes a story in which Visnu in order to commemorate his victory over Gayasura left his foot-mark at Gaya, his discus at Bhuvanesvara, his conch at Puri and his lotus at Konarka.

Does anybody know the exact references of this story?

Best wishes,

Marion Rastelli

Mag.Dr. Marion Rastelli

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