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The book is a sincere attempt to understand the beginning and development of Ramakatha in Odisha in a historical perspective. It takes into account the impact of the Ramayana in the art, culture and traditions of Odisha. The Ramakatha scenes in the sculptural art of Odisha have been documented and analyzed. The Rama temples along with mathas associated with Shree Rama and temples for Hanuman provide an idea of the huge popularity of the Ramakatha in Odishan architecture. The literary traditions of Odisha, both in Sanskrit and Odiya from 9th century C.E. and onwards are presented to delve deep into the literary heritage of Odisha, associated with Ramakatha. The regional traditions of Odisha associated with the Ramayana in the context of place/village names, hills and mountains, water bodies, castes and tribes, dances, festivals and rituals, archaeological sites and monuments are very interesting. The work throws welcome light on the tradition of the Ramayana in Odisha, both in tangible and intangible form and a contribution to the growing literature on Ramayana in India.