Dibyasingha Deba

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, 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. 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 of the Jagannath Temple at Puri.

Dibyasingha Deba
Gajapati Maharaja Divyasingha Deva IV
Chairman, Shri Jagannatha Temple Managing Committee
Assumed office
7 July 1970
Preceded byBirakishore Deva III
Personal details
Born
Kamarnaba Deba

1953 (age 7071)
Puri, Odisha
NationalityIndian
SpouseLeelavati Patamahadei
Children
  • Dibyajyoti Debi
  • Debajani Debi
  • Debika Debi
  • Debesi Debi
Parents
  • Birakishore Deva III (father)
  • Suryyamani Patamahadei (mother)
Alma mater
  • Rajkumar College
  • St. Stephen's College
  • Delhi University
  • North Western University of Law
Gajapati Maharaja
King of Puri
Reign7 July 1970 – current (titular)
PredecessorBirakishore Deva III
HouseBhoi dynasty
ReligionHinduism
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