Puri is the home land of Sri Jagannath, lord of universe. As the lord of universe is present at puri, so many side Gods are also worshiped. Among the side Gods, Badi Nrusingha is one of them. Badi Nrushingha is worshiped at sea shore side namely of Gourabada Sahi. Badi the Odia word means diarrhea a fretful infected disease.
It is believed that worshiping Sri Nrushinga, diarrhoea can be eradicated. So local people worship him on the day of Nrushingha Chatudashi.
