The words and names Orissa, Jagganatha and Chaitanya are synonymous. Prabhat Mukherjee says in the Preface of his book, ‘Chitanya’s influence on the religious history of Orissa was profound. Chaitanya is probably the only Hindu saint who was deified during his lifetime. The belief in his divinity was caused by his extraordinarily fair complexion and outstanding religious personality.’
Jan-Feb 1980, volume 4, No 1-2