Jagannath: Stories of Faith and Devotion is available on Amazon and leading bookstores from 10 June 2026
Delhi, [India], August 06, 2026: Award-winning author Smita Das Jain has come out with her sixth book, Jagannath: Stories of Faith and Devotion, a collection of 75 stories inspired by one of India’s most enduring and beloved spiritual traditions, published by Srishti Publishers & Distributors, one of India’s leading publishing houses.
Drawing from scriptures, temple chronicles, folklore, tribal lore, and oral narratives, the book explores the many dimensions of Lord Jagannath, the deity worshipped as the Lord of the Universe at Puri, Odisha.
At a time when many people are searching for meaning amidst constant change and uncertainty, the book offers readers an opportunity to reconnect with stories that have shaped faith and devotion for centuries.
The collection travels across forests, temples, kingdoms, and generations, bringing together tales of miracles, symbolism, divine grace, sibling bonds, sacred rituals, and extraordinary acts of devotion. Along the way, readers encounter kings, saints, poets, tribal communities, and ordinary devotees whose lives were transformed through their relationship with Jagannath.
“These stories may be ancient, but to date they continue to speak to universal human experiences like hope, faith, love, humility, loss, resilience, and belonging”, says Smita.
Structured into six thematic sections, the book examines the origins of Jagannath worship, the symbolism of the deity’s iconic form, stories of the divine siblings Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra, miraculous experiences of devotees, tribal traditions, and the cultural significance of the Rath Yatra.
More than a collection of mythology, Jagannath: Stories of Faith and Devotion invites readers to experience a spiritual tradition where the divine is not distant, but deeply present in everyday life.
The book is now available for purchase on Amazon, and will soon be available in leading bookstores across the country.
About the Author
Smita Das Jain is an award-winning author, 3X TEDx speaker, executive and life coach, and former corporate leader with an IIM background. Originally from Odisha, she is the author of six books spanning fiction, leadership, personal development, and spirituality. Her writing has appeared in eighteen international publications and anthologies.
