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Chief Servitor of Lord Jagannath Dham, Puri

Daitapati Bhabani Das Mohapatra

There are 36 types / category and 50,000 Sevayat of Lord Jagannath Dham, Puri. Out of them, Daitapati Sevak are the chief of all servitors.

Only Sevayat who has been designated for personal service (Anga Lagi Seva / Shri Anga Lagi Seva) of Lord Jagannath

Only Sevayat who changes the Brahma (heart) of Lord Jagannath during Nabakalebara.

Only Sevayat who choose the wood by the process of dreaming for the idol making for Lord Jagannath.

Only Sevayat who changes the Brahma (heart) of Lord Jagannath during Nabakalebara.

Only Sevayat who leads the designs to build the idol of Lord Jagannath.

Only Sevayat who belongs to the family member of Lord Jagannath.

Only Sevayat who do seva during the fever of Lord Jagannath. In the Skanda Purana, it has been mentioned that even Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva are not allowed to enter the premise of Lord Jagannath.

Only Sevayat who leads the Pahandi (Lord comes out with his feet).

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