Yajna Varaha Temple, Jajpur, Odisha

Yajna Varaha Temple, Jajpur, Odisha

Yajna Varaha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in Jajpur Town in Jajpur District in Odisha State, India. The Temple is also called as Varahanatha Temple. It is a protected monument maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar Circle. The temple complex is located on the left bank of the river Vaitarani, opposite to the Dasasvamedhaghata. The temple complex is situated on a picturesque island created by two branches of the Vaitarani River.

Legends

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History

The temple was built by Gajapati King Prataparudra Deva (1497–1540 CE) under the guidance of  Kasi Mishra, Raja Guru of Prataparudra Deva. The Hindu saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486–1534), who was instrumental in establishing the Chaitanya Math and propagated Vaishnavism visited this temple, on his way from Puri in 1510 CE.  The temple was reconstructed by Maratha ruler Raghoji I Bhonsle (1739–1755 CE). It is a protected monument maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.

The Temple

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Festivals

Chandana Yatra, Sunia, Kartika Purnima, Baula Amavasya, Maha Varuni Yatra, Shivarathri, Kartika Purnima and Varaha Janmashtami are the festivals celebrated here.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 750 metres from Jajpur Bus Stand, 30 Kms from Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station, 80 Kms from Cuttack, 103 Kms from Bhubaneshwar and 106 Kms from Bhubaneshwar Airport. Jajpur is well connected to Cuttack and Bhubaneshwar. Regular Buses are available from Cuttack and Bhubaneshwar to Jajpur Town.

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