Dibyasingha Deba
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Dibyasingha Deba, known by the symbolic regnal title as Gajapati Maharaja Divyasingha Deva IV, is the current Gajapati Maharaja and the King of Puri. He is the current head of the house of Bhoi dynasty,[3][4] who were the hereditary rulers of the ancient realm of Trikalinga (regions of Kalinga, Utkal, Dakshin Koshala), medieval era Khurda Kingdom and the rulers of the Puri Estate, with their current capital located at Puri.[5] The Gajapati Maharaja is the current Adhyasevaka (known as the first and foremost servitor) of Lord Jagannatha and among many rituals is involved in 'Chhera Pahara', the ritual involving the symbolic cleaning of the raths during Ratha Yatra (Puri). He is also the chairman of the Shri Jagannatha Temple Managing Committee[6] of the Jagannath Temple at Puri.
Dibyasingha Deba Gajapati Maharaja Divyasingha Deva IV | |
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Chairman, Shri Jagannatha Temple Managing Committee | |
Assumed office 7 July 1970 | |
Preceded by | Birakishore Deva III |
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Born | Kamarnaba Deba 1953 (age 70ā71)[1] Puri, Odisha |
Nationality | Indian |
Spouse | Leelavati Patamahadei[2] |
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Gajapati Maharaja King of Puri | |
Reign | 7 July 1970 ā current (titular) |
Predecessor | Birakishore Deva III |
House | Bhoi dynasty |
Religion | Hinduism |