Question

why is Puri considered the holy city as described by Jayanta Mahapatra​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The word Holy is ironical because during cremation nothing is left except the ashes. However, the presence of the skull symbolizes the hollowness of rites and rituals of his community and also the poverty which dominates the poet's country i.e. India. Thus the town of Puri here symbolizes the whole country.

Answer 2

Answer:

The word Holy is ironical because during cremation nothing is left except the ashes. However, the presence of the skull symbolizes the hollowness of rites and rituals of his community and also the poverty which dominates the poet's country i.e. India. Thus the town of Puri here symbolizes the whole country.