Biraja Temple, Jajpur

Name: Biraja Temple
Address: Jajpur, India
Telephone: +91 78739 04563

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The Biraja Temple, or Birija Kshetra, is a historic Hindu temple located in Jajpur, Odisha, India. The present temple was built during the 13th century. The principal idol is Devi Durga, who is worshiped as Viraja, and the temple gave Jajpur the nicknames "Viraja Kshetra" and "Biraja Peetha". The Durga idol has two hands, spearing the chest of Mahishasura with one hand and pulling his tail with the other. One of her feet is on a lion, and the other is on Mahishasura's chest. Mahishasura is depicted as a water buffalo. The idol's crown features Ganesha, a crescent moon and a lingam. The temple covers a large area, and has several shrines to Shiva and other deities. According to the Skanda Purana it cleanses pilgrims, and it is called the Viraja or the Biraja kshetra. Jajpur is believed to have about one crore of Shiva lingams. ()

Coordinates: 20°50'2"N, 86°20'17"E

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Jajpur India

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Biraja Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mahavinayak Temple, Saptamatruka Temple, Budha Ganesha Temple, Chhatia Bata.

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Chhatia Bata
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