Chausath Yogini Temple, Hirapur, Odisha

Chausath Yogini Temple, Hirapur, Odisha

Chausath Yogini Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to 64 Yoginis located in Hirapur village, on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar in Khurda District in Odisha, India. The temple is surrounded by open swathes of paddy fields beside Mahamaya Puskarini. The temple is situated on the banks of the Bhargavi. The temple is also known as Mahamaya Temple. This temple is considered as the smallest Yogini temple in India.

Legends

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History

The temple is believed to be built by the Queen Hira Mahadevi, wife of King Shantikara Deva II of Bhauma Kara Dynasty. Hirapur is named after this queen. Kalapahad, a converted Muslim general of 16^th Century CE is believed to have attacked this temple and defaced the idols in the temple. The temple went into obscurity but still in practice among the villagers. This temple was rediscovered in 1953 by the late K.N. Mahapatra, eminent historian and archaeologist of Odisha. The temple complex is now maintained by Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

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Festivals

Chausath Yogini Mahotsava is celebrated on 23^rd – 25^th December every year. Chandi Path is done every day during Navratri and grand Yagna is performed on Magh Saptami.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 5 Kms from Uttara Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Baragarh Sai Mandir Bus Stop, 10 Kms from Bhubaneshwar Airport, 10 Kms from Bhubaneshwar Railway Station, 14 Kms from Baramunda Bus Stand, 25 Kms from Bhubaneshwar New Railway Station. The temple is situated at about 5 Kms from Uttara on Bhubaneshwar to Puri route.

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