Pathani Samanta received the title "Harichandan Mahapatra" from the Gajapati King of Puri in 1870, and the revered Jagannath Temple in Puri still adheres to the calendar rules he suggested for carrying out its ceremonies. The British government, which ruled India during Samantas lifetime, conferred upon him the title of Mahamahopadhyay and his findings can be seen in our app