As narrated in the text, when the world was submerged, only the Kalpa-bata (the sacred banyan tree inside the Jagannath Temple at Puri) stood above the rising waves. Vishnu decided to rest upon this tree, but the fierce, lashing waves disrupted his slumber.
The (or Kaibartta Purana ) is a significant, largely regional, and cultural text deeply revered by the Kaibarta community, particularly in Odisha, Assam, and Bengal . While not part of the traditional eighteen Mahapuranas, this text serves as a vital spiritual and social document for the traditional fisherman and boatman community. Kaibarta Purana Pdf