The Antiquities of Orissa v2.c17.39.4

v2.c17.39.4

Janārdana with Ananta is personally manifest there, and there abiding, he decides upon the creation, maintenance and destruction of the universe. The god Ananta always abides by him, along with Lakṣmaṇa, Rāma, Kṛṣṇa, and the son of Rohiṇī (Balarāma). O great Lord, it was after years of ardent penance that I came to know of it from the merciful Vāsudeva. I, Śeṣa (Ananta), and Jagannātha are the only three who have access to this holy spot; but neither has Indra nor the other gods. Thus formerly, O lord, I came to know of this noble retreat, and now you have learnt of this most holy sanctuary (from me).’ On hearing this Śiva at once resolved to go to the place, and ordered his chamberlain, Nandi, to prepare for the journey.” Passing over the description of the preparations and Durgā's toilet, in anticipation of her tour in the company of her lord, I shall quote the conversation of Śiva and Vāsudeva. Arrived at the sacred grove, Śiva thus addressed its presiding divinity: “Salutation to thee, O thou Supreme Felicity, thou of the lotus navel, thou of glorious eyes. Salutation be to thee (who art) Hari, who assumed the threefold form (of Viṣṇu, Brahmā and Śiva), and whose body is like a blue cloud. Salutations to the dictator of the three regions. O lord, thou art the benefactor of the gods, and the remover of the woes of the miserable!