Kichakeshwari Temple, Khiching, Odisha

Kichakeshwari Temple, Khiching, Odisha

Kichakeshwari Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Chamunda located in Khiching village in Mayurbhanj District in Odisha, India. The Temple lies in between the two hill streams of Khairabandhana and Kantakhaira.

Legends

As per legend, Goddess Kichakeshwari was worshipped by king Kichak, a character in the epic Mahabharata.

History

The original temple dates back to 7^th or 8^th Century CE, with periodic renovation over the centuries. Goddess Kichakeshwari is considered as the family goddess of the ruling chiefs of Mayurbhanj. Goddess Kichakeshwari was not only Ishta Devata and Kuladevi of Bhanj dynasty but also the State deity of Princely State of Mayurbhanj ruled by them. The temple was in dilapidated state in the early 20^th Century CE. King of Mayurbhanj, Maharaja Pratap Chandra Bhanjdeo reconstructed the temple in 1934 CE. The temple is under the control of Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar Circle.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/01/kichakeshwari-temple-khiching-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains opens from 5.00 am to 12.00 noon and 3.00 pm to 10.00 pm.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 14 Kms from Singada Chowk, 16 Kms from Singada, 27 Kms from Karanjia, 31 Kms from Jashipur, 44 Kms from Keonjhar Railway Station, 49 Kms from Keonjhar, 69 Kms from Rairangpur, 126 Kms from Baripada, 164 Kms from Balasore, 241 Kms from Bhubaneswar and 245 Kms from Bhubaneswar Airport. The temple is located at about 14 Kms to the north of the National Highway No. 06, from Singada Chowk. Regular bus services are available from Singada, Karanjia, Rairangpur, Jashipur, Baripada and Keonjhar.

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