Nilachala Saraswata Sangha

[citation needed] Banamali Dash was the first president of this Sangha,[2] subsequently Durga Charan Mohanty became its Secretary and Parichalaka or Administer.

[4] While living at Nilachala Kutir, the majority of people who met him on the quest of truth and knowledge could immediately discern the divine quality in him.

[citation needed] Durga Charan Mohanty had the opportunity to read the masterpieces, Yogiguru (योगीगुरु), and Premikaguru (प्रेमिकगुरु), authored by: Swami Nigamananda, in a library.

Obeying this advice, Durga Charan Mohanty had guided Nilachala Saraswata Sangha till 1985, his worldly departure at Biratunga.

Banamali Dash, Durga Charan Mohanty along with devotees, who were coming on the quest for truth and knowledge to Nilachala Kutir, sought permission from Swami Nigamananda to celebrate His birthday at Nilachala Kutir (Puri) on 24 August 1934, Full Moon day(Shrabana Purnima).

As per His wishes, they started an association for religious talk, and thus Nilachala Saraswata Sangha(NSS) came into existence through the gradual growth of group discussion and prayer.

He taught them how His portrait should be placed on a royal chair giving utmost reverence generally paid to the Guru (spiritual master).