The Jagannath Temple at Puri was rebuilt in the 11th century[5] atop its ruins by Anantavarman Chodaganga.

He was ousted by Kulothunga's general Karunakara Thondaiman and this victory is detailed in the Tamil classic Kalingattupparani.

Monarchs from this region of the subcontinent regularly assumed the title Chodaganga Deva throughout the ancient and medieval periods to allude to their Chola and Eastern Ganga heritage.

[citation needed] From various inscriptions it is known that King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva established the present temple some time near the end of the eleventh century.

[citation needed] A scion of this dynasty made extensive donations to the Koneswaram temple, Trincomalee on Puthandu, 1223 CE in the name of King Chodaganga Deva.