Biraja Shakti Peeth
Dedicated to Goddess Vimala (Biraja)
- Jajpur, Odisha
About This Temple
Biraja Temple stands in Jajpur, Odisha, on the Baitarani river. Tradition holds that Sati's navel fell here, and the town is known as Biraja Kshetra and Nabhi Gaya. The goddess Biraja is a two-armed form of Durga, one foot on a lion and the other on the demon Mahishasura. The Tantra lists name the goddess Vimala, with Jagannath as her Bhairava. Pilgrims come to the Biraja Shakti Peeth for pinda daan as well. Jajpur is one of three Gaya sites in Hindu tradition.
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Utkal Shakti Peeth is identified with Biraja Temple, Jajpur, Jajpur, Odisha, India.
Tradition holds that Sati's navel fell here. The goddess is worshipped as Vimala (Biraja), with Jagannath as her Bhairava.
The nearest airport is Bhubaneswar (BBI), about 100 km away. The nearest railhead is Jajpur Keonjhar Road (~30 km).
October to March. Durga Puja is the main festival.
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Private cab from Bhubaneswar (BBI), hotel stay and darshan assistance
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